вдрызг

noun

Meanings

  1. completely, utterly, to pieces, to bits, to smithereens

Usage notes

NOTE: incorrectly classified as here as a noun. In fact it's an adverb. It's used as an intensifier to indicate total destruction or loss of integrity, with either negative or humorous connotation.

Examples

  • Фома был вдрызг пьян про́шлой но́чью.
    Tom was really drunk last night.
  • Фома был ужратый вдрызг про́шлой но́чью.
    Tom was really drunk last night.
  • Я пья́ный вдрызг!
    I'm smashed!