English · Slang Attested

motherless

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Meaning · English

very, completely (especially in reference to drunkenness)

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

At the wake, held at her old pub, Brenda watched as her sisters, brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews got motherless drunk, then summoned a taxi to take them all home in two separate trips.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “motherless” mean?

very, completely (especially in reference to drunkenness)

Is “motherless” formal or informal?

motherless is generally slang.

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