Cup-shot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cup-shot is an adjective meaning (obsolete) Intoxicated; drunk.
Meaning
(obsolete) Intoxicated; drunk.
Example Sentences
A young Enchantresse close by him did stand / Tapping his plump thighes with a mirtle wand: / She smil'd; he kist; and kissing, cull'd her too; / And being cup-shot, more he co'd not doe.
Dominic braced a hand on the mantel and stared down at the fire, trying to ignore the generous brandy Cates had poured out for him. As much as he'd like to get royally drunk, he wouldn't give in to temptation. Not until the threat to Chloe and Jane had passed, at any rate. Besides, getting cup-shot would hardly fix his problems with the lovely Mrs. Piper.
Synonyms for cup-shot
Depending on context, synonyms include drunk.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whooped, swacked, whistle-drunk, squiffed, sloshed, schloshed.
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