jam2 dou3 be4 be1 fu4飲到啤啤乎饮到啤啤乎
Jyutpingjam2 dou3 be4 be1 fu4
Yaleyám dou bèh bē fùh
Definition
To be extremely drunk; hammered.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
This expression vividly describes someone who has consumed so much alcohol that they are visibly intoxicated or incapacitated. It carries a slightly humorous or informal tone, often used when recounting a wild night out or commenting on a friend's state after a party. The term implies a level of excess that goes beyond just being tipsy.
Examples
He got hammered last night and fell asleep as soon as he got home.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe being slightly tipsy or just having a few drinks, as it specifically denotes a state of heavy intoxication. It is also strictly colloquial and should be avoided in professional or formal settings.
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Grammar guides
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