General
stotious
What does stotious mean?
Extremely drunk; falling-over intoxicated.
"By the end o' the night he was stotious."
Origin
Scots and Irish, from 'stot' (to stagger/bounce), i.e. reeling drunk.
Frequently asked questions
What does stotious mean?
It means very drunk — so intoxicated you're reeling or falling over.
Where does stotious come from?
It's Scots and Irish, thought to come from 'stot', meaning to stagger or bounce, capturing the image of someone reeling drunk.
How do you use stotious?
Describe a heavily drunk person, e.g. 'By the end o' the night he was stotious.' It's informal and slightly humorous.
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