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.
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.
▪ His parents are loaded.
▪ a loaded rifle/pistol ▪ He said he didn't know the gun was loaded.
b of a camera : having film inside
▪ Is this camera loaded?
▪ a loaded term/expression ▪ That word has become so loaded that people are afraid to use it. ▪ a loaded question
▪ a fully loaded car [=a car that has many extra features] ▪ This team is loaded. [=this team has many good players]
▪ 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
▪ She went into the interview loaded for bear.
▪ She went into the interview loaded for bear.
loaded with
: 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
▪ 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





