How do you use "Paralytic" in a sentence?

He was absolutely paralytic by closing time. Found her paralytic in the garden. They were paralytic—had to call them a cab.

Paralytic

Q: What does "Paralytic" mean?

So drunk you can't move; extremely intoxicated. Paralytic is the extreme end of drunkenness—so drunk you're effectively paralyzed, unable to function. It's dramatic but commonly used British slang for severe intoxication. If someone's paralytic, they might need carrying home.

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Meaning: So drunk you can't move; extremely intoxicated.

醉得动不了；极度醉酒。

Tan borracho que no puedes moverte; extremadamente ebrio.

動けないほど酔っている。極度に酩酊した状態。

움직이지 못할 정도로 취한. 극도로 만취한 상태.

Paralytic is the extreme end of drunkenness—so drunk you're effectively paralyzed, unable to function. It's dramatic but commonly used British slang for severe intoxication. If someone's paralytic, they might need carrying home.

Paralytic是醉酒的极端程度——醉到实际上瘫痪了，无法正常活动。虽然夸张，但在英国是常用的形容严重醉酒的俚语。如果有人是paralytic的状态，可能需要被人抬回家。

Paralytic es el extremo de la borrachera: tan borracho que estás prácticamente paralizado, incapaz de funcionar. Es jerga británica dramática pero comúnmente usada para la intoxicación severa. Si alguien está 'paralytic', puede que haya que llevarlo a casa en brazos.

Paralyticは酩酊の極端な段階です。事実上麻痺して機能できないほど酔った状態です。大げさですがイギリスでよく使われる重度の酩酊を表すスラングです。誰かがparalyticなら、家まで運んでもらう必要があるかもしれません。

Paralytic는 취기의 극단적인 상태를 나타내며, 마비된 것처럼 움직이지 못할 정도로 취한 상태를 뜻한다. 과장된 표현이지만 영국에서 흔히 쓰이는 속어이다. 이 상태라면 누군가 집까지 데려다줘야 할 수도 있다.

Examples

He was absolutely paralytic by closing time.
到关门的时候他已经醉得动不了了
Estaba completamente paralizado de borracho a la hora de cierre
閉店時には彼は完全に動けないほど酔っていた
폐점 시간에는 그는 완전히 꼼짝 못 할 정도로 취해 있었다.
Found her paralytic in the garden.
发现她醉倒在花园里
La encontré borracha perdida en el jardín
庭で動けなくなっている彼女を見つけた
정원에서 꼼짝 못 하고 있는 그녀를 발견했다.
They were paralytic—had to call them a cab.
他们醉得动不了——只好给他们叫了出租车
Estaban tan borrachos que no podían moverse, tuvimos que llamarles un taxi
彼らは動けないほど酔っていたのでタクシーを呼んだ
그들은 꼼짝 못 할 정도로 취해서 택시를 불러야 했다.

Pronunciation

/ˌpærəˈlɪtɪk/

Usage Guide

Context: extreme drinking, stories, concern

Tone: emphatic, dramatic

✓ Do Say

Paralytic
醉得动不了
Borracho como una cuba
動けないほど酔った
꼼짝 못할 정도로 취한
Absolutely paralytic
彻底醉得动不了
Completamente borracho como una cuba
完全に動けないほど酔った
완전히 꼼짝 못할 정도로 취한

Common Mistakes

Extremely drunk—the highest level
Implies complete incapacitation

Origin & History

From the medical term for paralysis—so drunk you can't move or function. The term has been used for extreme drunkenness since the early 20th century. It's hyperbolic but captures the complete incapacitation.

Etymology: From paralysis—unable to move

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Early 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British drinking culture

Regional notes: British and Australian usage.

Variations

ParalyticAbsolutely paralytic