cuite

drunkenness

noun KWEET Rare

Also means

binge

Usage Note

Cuite is an informal, colloquial word; the standard register uses ivresse or ébriété. The common idiom prendre une cuite means to get drunk. The past participle of cuire (to cook) gives rise to the slang: someone who is very drunk is 'cooked'. The masculine equivalent adjective cuit means 'done for' in slang.

Examples

"Il a pris une belle cuite hier soir."

Natural Translation

He got really drunk last night.

Literal Translation

He took a good drunkenness last night.

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