Half-rats

Half-rats

HAF-rats hɑːf rats
Adjective

Partially drunk.

Example Sentences

"Got half-rats."
"Bit half-rats."

Etymology & History

Victorian drinking term. Half way to rat-arsed.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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