blotto

adjective

ˈblä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce blotto (audio)
Definition of blottonext
slang
as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol someone call for a taxi; the guy's blotto and in no condition to drive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotto
  1. drunk
  2. drunken
  3. fried
Adjective
  • Both aim to improve handling, not that the MX-5 handled like a drunk camel in the first place.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But despite anecdotal reports of non-human animals appearing drunk after consuming ripe fruit or sugary substances, there's been very little research into its actual prevalence in the broader kingdom of life.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of drunk
Adjective
  • Rocky staggers in his corner like a drunken man trying to get back up on a barstool.
    Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Crowd surges and drunken behavior marred the February 2024 event.
    Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of drunken
Adjective
  • For some real fortitude, the nasi lemak is a mix of crispy chicken served with jasmine rice, a dollop of fried egg, and spicy sambal sauce—a breakfast of champions.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich With Chili Crisp Mayo The key elements in this sandwich are: soft sweet bun, mayonnaise mixed with something spicy, a flat boneless piece of fried chicken and some pickled vegetables.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of fried
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Thesaurus Entries Near blotto

blotting out

blotto

blousy

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“Blotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotto. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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