1
not used before a noun informal
: very rich
His parents are loaded.
2
a
of a gun
: having bullets inside
a loaded rifle/pistol
He said he didn't know the gun was loaded.
b
of a camera
: having film inside
Is this camera loaded?
3
—used to describe dice that can be used for cheating because they have weights inside so that particular numbers always result when the dice are thrown
a pair of loaded dice
4
: capable of causing harm or trouble because of a hidden or extra meaning
a loaded term/expression
That word has become so loaded that people are afraid to use it.
a loaded question
5
chiefly US, informal
: having a good amount of what is needed or wanted
a fully loaded car [=a car that has many extra features]
This team is loaded. [=this team has many good players]
6
chiefly US slang
: very drunk
He went to a bar after work and got loaded.
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“Loaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/loaded. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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