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brahms and liszt
What does brahms and liszt mean?
Cockney rhyming slang for 'pissed' in the British sense of drunk. Often shortened to 'Brahms'. Pairs two classical composers purely for the rhyme on Liszt.
"By midnight he was absolutely Brahms and Liszt, singing on the table."
Origin
20th-century Cockney rhyming slang, mashing the names of composers Johannes Brahms and Franz Liszt.
Frequently asked questions
What does Brahms and Liszt mean?
It's Cockney rhyming slang for 'pissed,' meaning drunk.
How do you use Brahms and Liszt in a sentence?
"By midnight he was completely Brahms and Liszt."
Where does Brahms and Liszt come from?
It's Cockney rhyming slang pairing the composers' names 'Brahms and Liszt' with 'pissed' (drunk).
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