Gassed

Gassed (adjective / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Gassed up, Gassing, Gas)

Definition:

Gassed is UK slang for being very excited, pleased or buzzing about something. If you are gassed for a gig, you cannot wait. It can also mean being hyped up by compliments. In British English, “gassed” can sometimes mean out of breath too, so context is important.

Where Gassed Comes From:

The slang meaning grew out of Black British and urban London English in the 2010s, where “gassed” described feeling inflated with excitement or praise. It is linked to the older idea of “gas” as empty talk or boasting. It spread through UK music and social media, and teenagers across the UK now use it.

How People Actually Use Gassed:

Friends say “I am gassed for tonight” or “he is gassed about his new trainers”. It also appears in “gassing someone up”, meaning hyping them with praise. The tone is upbeat, and the word is generally positive.

Is Gassed the Same as Buzzing?

Very close. Buzzing and gassed both mean excited, although gassed can also suggest someone is overly pleased with themselves.

Examples in the Wild:

• “I am so gassed for the weekend.”

  Meaning: I am really excited for it.

• “Do not gas him up, he is already full of himself.”

  Meaning: Stop flattering him too much.

• “She was gassed when she got the news.”

  Meaning: She was delighted.

Similar Slang:

Buzzing, Chuffed, Lit, Flex, Peng, Lush

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