(as) pissed as a newt
(as) pissed as a newt
slang Very drunk. Primarily heard in UK. When I got to the pub, you were as pissed as a newt. Do you remember anything that happened last night?
See also: newt, pissed
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
pissed as a newt
BRITISH, INFORMAL, VERY RUDEIf someone is as pissed as a newt, they are very drunk. She swore never to drink again. Hah! Pissed as a newt the first night she came back. Note: Other nouns such as fart or parrot are sometimes used instead of newt. The last time I saw him, in Glasgow, he was as pissed as a parrot.
See also: newt, pissed
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
pissed as a newt (or fart)
very drunk.See also: newt, pissed
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(as) pissed as a ˈnewt
(British English, taboo, slang) very drunk OPPOSITE: (as) sober as a judgeSee also: newt, pissed
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- newt
- pissed as a newt
- be half-cut
- crump
- Brahms and Liszt
- boozy
- bare
- crumped out
- Brahms