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bungalowed

A British slang adjective meaning very drunk — completely inebriated.

ˈbʌŋɡəˌloʊd52 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A British slang adjective meaning very drunk — completely inebriated. The term plays on the idea of being 'one floor below' normal function, as a bungalow is a single-storey building. One theory is that it contrasts with being 'upstairs' (in control) — to be bungalowed is to have no upper floors left. Used in informal British speech.

By the end of the night they were completely bungalowed and could barely speak.
Origin: British slang; likely derived from 'bungalow' (a single-storey house) as a metaphor for having 'nothing upstairs' — so drunk there is no higher cognitive function remaining. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora (model-assisted, hedged).
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(slang) Very drunk.

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#3·Apr 26, 2026

Having bungalows.

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