How Do You Spell DRUGGED?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈʌɡd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "drugged" can be a bit tricky due to the way the past tense form is spelled. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /drʌɡd/. The "gg" in "drugged" is pronounced as a hard "g" sound, which can be misleading as we usually pronounce "g" as a soft "j" sound before the letter "e", "i", or "y". Furthermore, the "ed" ending is pronounced as a "d" sound instead of "t" since the last consonant in the root word "drug" is a hard "g".

DRUGGED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "drugged" refers to the state of being under the influence of drugs, substances, or medications that alter one's mental or physical condition. When someone is drugged, they have ingested or been administered with substances that affect their biological functions, resulting in physical, emotional, or psychological changes.

    Typically, drugs can be obtained legally or illegally. Prescription medicines, such as painkillers or sedatives, are intended for specific medical purposes, but taking them in excessive amounts or without proper authorization can lead to being drugged. Illicit substances like cocaine, heroin, marijuana, or methamphetamines are also capable of producing a drugged state.

    When a person is drugged, they may experience various symptoms depending on the substance consumed. These can include altered perception, impaired coordination, altered consciousness, mood swings, stupor, hallucinations, drowsiness, or even unconsciousness. The effects of being drugged can range from mild sedation to extreme intoxication, posing risks to an individual's health, judgment, and safety.

    It is crucial to prioritize responsible and safe practices regarding drug usage, such as adhering to prescribed dosages, avoiding unauthorized substances, and seeking professional advice when needed. Being drugged involuntarily, through drinks or substances administered without consent, is a serious violation of personal autonomy and a crime known as "drug-induced assault."

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Etymology of DRUGGED

The word "drugged" originated from the Middle English term "drugge", which referred to a medicinal substance or potion. "Drugge" was derived from the Old French word "drogue", meaning "medicine" or "chemical substance". The Old French term, in turn, was borrowed from the Late Latin word "droga", meaning "medication" or "a dried plant". Ultimately, "drugged" can be traced back to the Greek word "drogeion", meaning "herb" or "dry plant". Over time, the term "drugged" evolved to specifically denote the administration of drugs that induce a state of intoxication or altered consciousness.

Idioms with the word DRUGGED

  • be drugged up to the eyeballs The idiom "be drugged up to the eyeballs" means to be heavily under the influence of drugs, usually referring to someone who has consumed a significant amount of drugs or medication to the point where it affects their behavior, perception, or consciousness. It suggests that the person is excessively, even excessively, drugged.
  • drugged up to the eyeballs The idiom "drugged up to the eyeballs" refers to someone who is heavily under the influence of drugs or medication, often to the point where the person is excessively sedated or overwhelmed by medication.

Similar spelling words for DRUGGED

Conjugate verb Drugged

CONDITIONAL

I would drug
we would drug
you would drug
he/she/it would drug
they would drug

FUTURE

I will drug
we will drug
you will drug
he/she/it will drug
they will drug

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have drugged
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PAST

I drugged
we drugged
you drugged
he/she/it drugged
they drugged

PAST PERFECT

I had drugged
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they had drugged

PRESENT

I drug
we drug
you drug
he/she/it drugs
they drug

PRESENT PERFECT

I have drugged
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he/she/it has drugged
they have drugged
I am drugging
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you are drugging
he/she/it is drugging
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I was drugging
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I would be drugging
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