Cut

adj.

Heard in Leitrim, Mayo, Cork, Antrim and Donegal

Drunk or inebriated.

In use

Bejaysus sure its no wonder they lost the game, sure most of a dem bucks were still well cut when it started

Posh English

By Jove it is hardly surprising they lost the match, seeing as most of those young gentlemen were still decidedly in their cups when play commenced.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Cute as cut-de-bagsSomeone who is exceptionally intelligent in a wiley sort of way. Waterford alternative…
  • Half cutRather drunk and unsteady.
  • As cute as cut the bagsExtremely sly and clever.
  • Cut a thatA derogatory remark concerning a person's dishevelled or unsightly appearance.
  • Cut a yaYou look dreadful; an expression of distaste at someone's appearance.
  • Cut de bagsExtremely lazy or lacking in industry.