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Idiom idiom

Scotch mist

Vulgar Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning

pissed

Examples
SIMPLE

“He had too much to drink and is now Scotch mist.”

CONTEXTUAL

“After four rounds of beer at the pub, my friend was completely Scotch mist.”

COMPLEX

“The reveler stumbled out of the tavern, clearly Scotch mist after a long night of celebrating.”

Origin

The connection is very apt.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    Brahms

    [Cockney slang]pissed

  2. 02

    cat piss

    Any beverage of low quality.

  3. 03

    full of piss and vinegar

    Exuberant or enthusiastic, especially to an excessive degree; brazen.

  4. 04

    Gypsy's

    [Cockney slang]piss

  5. 05

    Mickey Bliss

    [Cockney slang]piss

  6. 06

    piss about

    To joke or play.

  7. 07

    piss and moan

    To complain, especially needlessly and loudly.

  8. 08

    piss around

    Synonym of piss about.

Last updated June 6, 2026