Full as a bingo bus

phr.

Heard in Westmeath and Louth

Extremely drunk; full to capacity with alcohol.

IM full as a bingo bus.

Posh English

Gentlemen, I am considerably the worse for potable refreshments.

Same phrase, other counties

• Louth

Related terms

• Bingo busExtremely full after eating.
• Full as an eggFull to capacity, can refer to a fill of alcohlic beverages or food.
• FullExtremely drunk; full of alcohol after a heavy drinking session.
• Full as a tickTo be completely full after eating.
• Not the full deck of cardsNot entirely sane or in full possession of one's faculties.
• Not the full shillinMentally unstable or not in full possession of one's faculties.