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

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
vulgar slang

pissed as a newt (or fart)

very drunk.See also: newt, pissed

(as) pissed as a ˈnewt

(British English, taboo, slang) very drunk OPPOSITE: (as) sober as a judgeSee also: newt, pissed