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A word used in UK slang which can mean:

1. An exclamation of surprise (usually shock).
2. An adjective meaning bad/poor.
3. An adjective meaning good (similar to how "sick" is used).
1. "Did you know that Fred crashed his car last night?", "Woah, state".

2. "Have you seen that toilet? It's well state"

3. "I did a turbo last night, it were well state"
state by Noodle May 15, 2007
1. (political) A legitimized institute of criminal plunder having self-appointed and immutable power of force over all persons within its geographic boundaries.
Acting with impunity, the state will take your money, your life, and the lives of your children, unless you voluntarily offer them first.
state by Friedrich Nietzsche January 20, 2004
The word state comes from the phrase "look at the state of it" and meaning just that. One fine day the phrase "state of it!" and "Oh my god!" were accidentally merged to form "Oh my state" which is still used but has been shortened to form the word "state". A state is either a retarded person, or an unfortunate or stupid situation.
Boy: "Look, that guy just fell over"
Girl: "Oh, state"

"Omg, your such a fucking state"
"Lol, omg state of it!!!"
state by xXdevilfromheavenXx January 31, 2007
Adj. - Pertaining to a State School or University. Used for describing pride for all school associated events, including athletics.
"Did you see that kid with his face painted blue and white? He is so STATE!"
State by Brooke Lynne April 14, 2008
'that state' or 'a state' - describes a person you has drank one too many bottles of courvoisier before a night out
"hey James, you look like your in that state"
state by JP slow July 29, 2004
1. A condition or collection of circumstances.

2. A government power that acts as an authority over a geographical area. (The states in the United States of America have a federal government.)
1. I am insane; my state of mind is poor.

2. California is a state within the United States of America
state by Jon Davis January 13, 2004