General
full as a tick
What does full as a tick mean?
Stuffed after a big meal, like a tick swollen with blood.
"Couldn't eat another bite—I'm full as a tick."
Origin
Southern rural simile drawn from an engorged tick.
Frequently asked questions
What does "full as a tick" mean?
It means uncomfortably stuffed after a big meal.
Where is "full as a tick" from?
It's a Southern rural simile drawn from a tick swollen full of blood.
How do you use "full as a tick"?
Say it after eating too much: "Couldn't eat another bite — I'm full as a tick."
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