Definition

Extremely intoxicated, high, excited, or energized; describes a heightened state of mind, typically induced by alcohol or drugs, or an elevated party mood.

Example Usage

Everyone at the club was turnt by midnight and the energy was insane.

Origin

'Turnt' derives from 'turned up,' a phrase used in hip-hop and party culture to describe amplified volume or intensity; solidified in mainstream slang by the 2010s.

Fun Fact

The term peaked in popularity around 2013–2015 and while still used, has largely been eclipsed by newer slang terms describing similar states.

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