loaded

Definition

  • adjective: very rich
  • adjective: having a large amount of money
  • 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
  • synonyms: laden, affluent, flush

Examples

  • The company 'is loaded down with' debt. [=is burdened with debt; has a large amount of debt]

  • Workers 'off-loaded' [=(more commonly) 'unloaded'] the equipment from the trailer.

  • My sister 'loaded' [='filled'] her plate 'with' mashed potatoes and corn.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you just eXecuted?. -Sir, four counts, sir. -What's the idea of looking in the chamber?. Sir, to guarantee the private is not giving the inspecting officer a loaded weapon, sir. What's your fifth general order?. Sir, the fifth general order is to quit my post only when properly relieved, sir. (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket
  • (..) Why aren't you stomping Private Pyle's guts out?. Sir, it is the private's duty to inform the senior drill instructor... ...that Private Pyle has a full magazine and has locked and loaded, sir. Now you listen to me, Private Pyle... ...and you listen good. I want that weapon... ...and I want it now. (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket
  • (..) I just wish he'd asked. Nick is happy to be home. But I don't know if he's happy I'm with him. I feel like something he loaded by mistake. Something to be jettisoned, if necessary. Something disposable. I feel like I could disappear. Oh, my God! (..)
    2014 Gone Girl