hammered

adjective

ham·​mered ˈha-mərd 

1

: having surface indentations produced or appearing to have been produced by hammering

hammered copper

2

slang : drunk sense 1a

Synonyms

• drunk
• drunken
• fried
• wet
• bombed
• wasted [slang]
• plastered
• impaired

Examples of hammered in a Sentence

They got hammered last night.

college students regularly getting hammered at keggers

Recent Examples on the Web

Design details that make this bag a must-have include the hammered sun medallion accents, adjustable shoulder strap, and roomy interior that easily holds your keys, phone, wallet, and more. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

This set includes four, 32-ounce glass Mason jars in a stunning rose color, complete with a subtle hammered texture. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025

Inside Dar Ghadames Museum, Tuareg jewelry and Berber textiles whisper stories of desert trade routes as the souk hums with heady spices and the clink of hammered silver. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

With hammered copper and a slick black finish, no one will guess that this tasteful decor cost less than $100. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hammered

• enamored
• clamored
• stammered