swamped — overwhelmed with a lot of work or responsibilities
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: overwhelmed with a lot of work or responsibilities
Pronunciation (IPA): /swɑːmpt/
Example Sentences
- Sorry, I can't go to karaoke tonight - I'm swamped with studying for finals.
- The pizza delivery guy was so swamped that my order arrived when I was already having breakfast the next day.
- Ever since going viral on TikTok, she's been swamped with interview requests.
swamped
ADJECTIVE[/swɑːmpt/]
overwhelmed with a lot of work or responsibilities
overwhelmed with a lot of work or responsibilities
Even when camped, still swamped with papers to be stamped!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the noun 'swamp', referring to a wetland or marshy ground. The verb form developed metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed or submerged by tasks or circumstances, much like sinking into a swamp.
Breakdown
swamp (wetland, bog) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or state).
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📝Examples
“Sorry, I can't go to karaoke tonight - I'm swamped with studying for finals.”
“The pizza delivery guy was so swamped that my order arrived when I was already having breakfast the next day.”
“Ever since going viral on TikTok, she's been swamped with interview requests.”
“My phone got swamped with notifications after I accidentally posted my grocery list thinking it was a deep philosophical quote.”
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