adj
legless
Legless (adj) means having no legs. Example: “A snake is a legless reptile.”
adj
1
Having no legs.
"A snake is a legless reptile."
"Above the shield was the well-known Midland crest of a legless wyvern (a wyvern normally has two legs)."
— Col. H. C. B. Rogers, Railway Heraldry (1956)
2
British informal: extremely drunk, to the point of being unable to stand.
"He was legless after just three pints."
How to use legless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally without legs, but in British slang it means extremely drunk.
When to use it
The 'extremely drunk' sense is informal British slang.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more legless
- Superlative
- most legless
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A snake is a _____ reptile.
Etymology
From leg plus -less, "without".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “legless” mean?
The word “legless” means having no legs. In plain terms, literally without legs, but in British slang it means extremely drunk.
How do you use “legless” in a sentence?
Here is “legless” used in a sentence: “A snake is a legless reptile.”
What part of speech is “legless”?
“Legless” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “legless” have?
“Legless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having no legs.
