In a heap

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Heard in Longford and Carlow

In a complete state of disarray or intoxication. Wrecked or plastered. Pronounced 'hape'.

Jaysus, I was in a heap last night.

Posh English

Good heavens, I was in a most dreadful state last night.

Same phrase, other counties

• Carlow

Related terms

• HapeA lot, a large amount. Also, in a heap: in a mess, in chaos. Pron: hape.
• Up in a heapDisorganised or in a state of chaos.
• HeapA very large quantity or amount. Also used to describe something big or massive.
• Up in a hapeTo be in a state of severe intoxication.
• MilledIn a state of disarray or disorder, often from intoxication.
• My head is wreckedDescribes a state of acute mental fatigue, stress, or intense annoyance.