Pissed (drunk). Often shortened to “Brahms”.
Brahms and Liszt
Example Sentences
"He was completely Brahms last night."
"They got Brahms and Liszt at the wedding."
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for 'pissed' (drunk). Named after famous composers. The cultured reference contrasts humorously with meaning. Often shortened to 'Brahms'. Shows how rhyming slang uses high culture references for low topics.
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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