taken

AND had; took

1. mod. cheated; deceived.

□ I counted my change, and I knew I was taken.

□ You were really took, all right.

2. mod. drug intoxicated; unconscious from drugs.

□ The guy in the corner booth was taken and crying in his beer.

□ His eyes were bloodshot, his hands were shaking—he was had.

3. mod. dead.

□ I’m sorry, your cat is taken—pifted.

□ Your cat’s took, lady, tough luck.

4. mod. already claimed as someone’s mate or lover.

□ Sorry, Bill, I’m already taken. Sam and I are engaged.

□ Forget it. She’s taken.