loaded
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of LOADED
1
not used before a noun,
informal
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very rich
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His parents are loaded.
2
a
of a gun
:
having bullets inside
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a loaded rifle/pistol
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He said he didn't know the gun was loaded.
b
of a camera
:
having film inside
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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
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a pair of loaded dice
4
:
capable of causing harm or trouble because of a hidden or extra meaning
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a loaded term/expression
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That word has become so loaded that people are afraid to use it.
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a loaded question
5
chiefly US, informal
:
having a good amount of what is needed or wanted
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a fully loaded car [=a car that has many extra features]
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This team is loaded. [=this team has many good players]
6
chiefly US slang
:
very drunk
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He went to a bar after work and got loaded.
loaded for bear
US, informal
:
prepared to deal with attacks or criticism
:
prepared to fight or argue
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She went into the interview loaded for bear.
loaded with
:
having or carrying a large amount of (something)
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Her arms were loaded with books. [=she was carrying many books]
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The car was loaded with supplies for the trip.
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foods that are loaded with [=full of] fat
