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Adrian Quist

/ ˌɛɪdrɪən ˈkwɪst /

adjective

  1. slang.
    intoxicated; drunk
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Adrian Quist1

rhyming slang for pissed
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Example Sentences

The Australians John Bromwich and Adrian Quist won eight doubles crowns in the Australian championships between 1938 and 1950.

In the decider, Steve Darcis beat Carsten Ball 7-6 6-3 6-4 to spoil Lleyton Hewitt's celebration after the former world number one had emerged as Australia's most successful player in the competition's history, sharing the distinction with Adrian Quist.

Last winter, Savitt went on a barnstorming trip to Australia.There he began to reach peak form, partly under the tutelage of Veteran Adrian Quist.

Captain Adrian Quist was browned off.

Though brilliant Adrian Quist was a little past his peak and suffering from recurrent asthma, two-fisted Jack Bromwich was better than ever.

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