Wasted

People who say they are wasted likely mean they are intoxicated. Most often, people use this slang term to let others know they've consumed too much alcohol. However, some people also say they're wasted when under the influence of other drugs.

Other meanings of wasted

In some cases, people may use wasted as slang for:

• Feeling tired, weak, or burnt out
• The act of destroying something or killing someone

Hopefully, context will help you sort out which version of wasted you're dealing with, before you've wasted too much time thinking about it.