skinful

noun (a skinful)

«skinful» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(UK, Australia, informal, slang) A large amount of alcohol, enough to make someone drunk: «He'd had a skinful.» tree →

In the lessons

In everyday adult talk in Britain and Australia, «had a skinful» means drank too much. In stories it shows a drunk character. Safety: alcohol is harmful, especially for children. Phrases: have a skinful.

Examples

Uncle Ray had a skinful at the wedding and fell asleep. tree →
He'd had a skinful, so he got a taxi home. tree →
They had a skinful at the pub. tree →
After a skinful, you shouldn't drive. tree →
Grandpa said the sailor had a skinful. tree →
Mum frowned: «He's had a skinful again.» tree →

Note

Informal slang; only used in «have/had a skinful». Countable in form but rarely plural. Safety: never drive after drinking alcohol.

On Mova

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