aced

ace (something)

To do exceptionally well in something, especially an exam or other high-pressure situation. I feel like I aced that interview, so I'm pretty sure the job is mine. I managed to ace that test without even studying for it. I can't believe I aced my driver's test because I'm usually terrible at parallel parking!

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aced

1. Outmaneuvered or outperformed, often resulting in someone else's victory. In the bowling tournament, Bob was aced after Henry finished the game with a strike. I had the lead throughout the whole race, until I was aced by Emily at the last second. I've been training really hard this year so that I don't get aced in the finals again.

2. slang Drunk. Do you remember last night at the bar at all? You were really aced! I only meant to stay for one drink, but I wound up getting aced. Boy, you sure were aced last night, stumbling in here reeking of alcohol!

See also: ace

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aced

1. mod. outmaneuvered; outscored. “You are aced, sucker!” shouted Rebecca as she passed Martha in the 100-yard sprint.

2. mod. alcohol intoxicated. How can anybody be so aced on three beers?

See also: ace

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