Half-crocked In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "half-crocked", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-19 10:11

Meaning of Half-crocked

Synonyms:

half in the bag , half up the pole , half-blind , half-canned , half-sprung , half-stewed , half-under

Half-crocked adjective slang

Inebriated or somewhat drunk. 

 

There was a point in my life where I spent every weekend at a bar getting half-crocked.

If my mom sees me come back half-crocked, she will upbraid me for sure.

Don't try to explain that to him now. He has already been half-crocked.

Other phrases about:

(as) pissed as a newt

To be very drunk

as pissed as a fart

To be very drunk

string out

1. To stretch or lengthen something, usually a string or cord of some type

2. To extend, postpone, or make longer than it usually would

can't see a hole in a ladder

1. Be foolish or stupid

2. Be drunk

skinful

1. The full capacity of a skin container.

2. An amount of alcohol that is enough to get drunk

Origin of Half-crocked

The origin of this slang is not clear.

 

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