Langered

Pronunciation

• Ireland IPA: /ˈlæŋəɹd/

Alternative forms

• langers

Origin

• probably from langer + -ed; possibly from languor (either via langer or separately)

Full definition of langered

Adjective

1. (slang, Ireland) extremely drunk
• "He was at that awkward stage where oblivion was still three or four drinks away; he was definitely pissed, but not quite langered enough not to care."David Cowzer A Matter of Life and Death (2006) 0954050835 p.26
• "Goes out for a few jars. Meets three young Irish Army fellaas on leave from the Lebanon. Gets langered. Wakes up in their flat next morning, in nothing but her knickers, awful hangover."Sydney Bernard Smith Sauce for the Gander (2007) 1903105374 p.73

Usage notes

Originally and mainly restricted to County Cork

Synonyms

Anagrams

• enlarged, largened