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oliver twist
What does oliver twist mean?
Drunk. Rhymes with 'pissed', and yes, it's nicked straight off the Dickens novel — the rhyme worked, the name was famous, job done. Often clipped to 'Oliver' on its own once everyone around the table knows the code.
"He was completely Oliver by half nine, singing on the karaoke."
Origin
Cockney rhyming slang, named after Dickens' 1838 character Oliver Twist.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Oliver Twist" mean in slang?
Oliver Twist is Cockney rhyming slang for pissed — meaning drunk.
How do you use "Oliver Twist" in a sentence?
"By midnight he was completely Oliver Twist."
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