Briniest: meaning, definitions and examples
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briniest
[ ˈbraɪniɪst ]
extremely drunk
Briniest is a less common term that describes someone who is highly intoxicated or excessively drunk. It implies a state of being where the individual has lost some control and rationality often associated with high alcohol consumption.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After three rounds at the bar, he was feeling rather briniest.
- She rarely drinks, but last night she got briniest at the party.
- Don't let him drive; he's acting briniest after that celebration.
Translations
Translations of the word "briniest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brinco
🇮🇳 चिंतनशील
🇩🇪 nachdenklich
🇮🇩 penuh pikiran
🇺🇦 задумливий
🇵🇱 zamyslony
🇯🇵 考え込んだ
🇫🇷 pensif
🇪🇸 pensativo
🇹🇷 düşünceli
🇰🇷 생각에 잠긴
🇸🇦 متفكر
🇨🇿 zamýšlivý
🇸🇰 premýšľavý
🇨🇳 沉思的
🇸🇮 razmišljujoč
🇮🇸 hugsi
🇰🇿 ойшыл
🇬🇪 მზრუნველი
🇦🇿 düşüncəli
🇲🇽 pensativo
Etymology
The term 'briniest' is derived from 'briny', which originally referred to something salty or the sea. The connection to drunkenness may come from the old phrase 'briny deep' which refers to the ocean, as sailors and maritime workers were often known to consume alcohol. Over time, the word evolved in certain dialects to describe a state of overindulgence in alcohol. Although 'briniest' is not widely used in modern English, it persists in some colloquial contexts and regional dialects, especially among groups familiar with maritime culture. The playful nature of the term conveys a sense of inebriation with a hint of nautical charm.