shickered

[ shik-erd ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. intoxicated; drunk.

shickered

/ ˈʃɪkəd /

adjective

1. slang.
   drunk; intoxicated

Word History and Origins

Origin of shickered¹

First recorded in 1910–15; shicker ( def ) + -ed ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of shickered¹

via Yiddish from Heb.

Example Sentences

"Jack Ryan's," answered Chook; "'e's bin shickered since last We'n'sday, an' I'm takin' it round fer 'is missis an' the kids."

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