legless

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legless

A legless man in a wheelchair enjoys a sunny day in the park.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Without legs; lacking legs: Describes a person, animal, or object that has no legs.
    • Extremely drunk (British informal): Used colloquially to describe a state of severe intoxication where one is unable to stand.
Usage
  • The primary meaning is literal, describing a physical absence of legs.
  • The secondary, informal meaning is common in British English slang. It is often used humorously or hyperbolically.
Examples
  • Literal meaning:
    • The legless lizard is a reptile that resembles a snake.
    • The table was legless, resting directly on the floor.
  • Informal meaning (British English):
    • After five pints, he was completely legless.
    • We got absolutely legless at the party last night.
Advanced Usage
  • "legless wonder": A humorous or ironic term, sometimes used for a legless person or animal, or for someone who is very drunk.
    • He's a real legless wonder after a night out.
Variants and Related Words
  • Leglessness (noun): The state of being without legs.
    • The leglessness of the creature was an adaptation to its burrowing lifestyle.
Synonyms
  • Literal: limbless (specifically regarding legs), without legs.
  • Informal (drunk): plastered, smashed, wasted, inebriated, intoxicated.
Antonyms
  • Literal: legged.
  • Informal (drunk): sober, teetotal.
Related Phrases
  • To get legless: To become extremely drunk (British informal).
    • Their plan was to go out and get legless.
legless

A legless man in a wheelchair enjoys a sunny day in the park.

Adjective
  1. not having legs
    • a legless man in a wheelchair

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