Rat arsed

n.

Heard in Cork, Clare and Dublin

Extremely drunk or inebriated.

In use

See that wan over there that's rat aresed, yeah she's my wife

Posh English

Observe that lady over there who is quite inebriated. Yes, she is my wife.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Smelly arsed drunkExtremely intoxicated, to the point of being foul and unsteady.
  • A young she ratA female juvenile delinquent.
  • RatTo behave in a sly or treacherous manner.
  • Skinny wee rat!A disparaging term for a person of exceptionally thin stature.
  • ArsedHaving the motivation or inclination to undertake a task.
  • Blue arsed flyA bluebottle fly. Used to describe someone who moves quickly, incoherently and at random.