Skinful

usgb/ˈskɪnfʊl/
noun

A large amount of alcohol that a person has drunk.

He had a skinful last night and now he's got a terrible hangover.
Visual representation of "skinful" - A large amount of alcohol that a person has drunk.

Often appears as...

  • have a skinful
  • drink a skinful

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Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, not in formal situations.

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She can't remember last night; she had a skinful.
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British Slang

Commonly understood and used within the UK, less known globally.

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He's planning on getting a skinful at the pub this weekend.
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Not Literal

Doesn't mean skin is filled; indicates drinking to excess.

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After John got a skinful, he couldn't even walk straight.
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