Definitions
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- adjective UK, humorous, idiomatic, euphemistic
Drunk .
Etymologies
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First used by the British satirical magazine Private Eye in 1967, in a spoof diplomatic memo to describe the state of cabinet minister George Brown. It is now used as a stock phrase and euphemism to avoid litigation for libel, and the phrase has spread well beyond the magazine.
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cydonian commented on the word tired and emotional
Check out the wikipedia link for a fascinating reading on the subject.
October 9, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word tired and emotional
Wow. That's a hoot. I had no idea.
October 9, 2007
reesetee commented on the word tired and emotional
Isn't this on someone's "euphemisms for 'drunk'" list?
October 9, 2007