load·ed

load·ed
/ˈloʊdəd/ adj
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.

2 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.

US informal : prepared to deal with attacks or criticism : prepared to fight or argue

She went into the interview loaded for bear.

: having or carrying a large amount of (something)

Her arms were loaded with books. [=she was carrying many books]

The car was loaded with supplies for the trip.

foods that are loaded with [=full of] fat


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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