Legless

Legless

LEGLESS /หˆlegless/
Noun London

Very drunk.

Example Sentences

"I was absolutely legless last night."
"He was legless by 10 o'clock."

Etymology & History

From being so drunk you can't use your legs properly. Drinking slang from the mid-20th century, suggesting inability to stand.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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