Adjective | Intoxication
Encyclopedia of British Slang
BAKED
Adjective | Informal | Intoxication
BAKED Pronunciation: /be?kt/ Part of Speech: Adjective Severity Level: Informal Category: Intoxication
Definition
Baked describes being under the influence of cannabis.
Implies heavy intoxication.
Usage
He was absolutely baked.
Often interchangeable with stoned.
Cultural Context
More common among younger speakers.
Carries relaxed, non-confrontational tone.
Assessment
Modern, youth-oriented slang.
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. Contact: editor@prat.uk
