What it means
Means pleasantly, visibly drunk, with your eyes a bit glassy and your brain slightly off the rails. It’s a gentler, old-fashioned way to say someone’s hammered, more giggly than threatening. You’ll hear it after a few drinks when someone’s chatting nonsense and wobbling about, but still in good spirits. It’s got that pub banter vibe, slightly affectionate.
Usage examples
"After two pints and a shot, he was pie-eyed, hugging the bouncer and telling the taxi driver he was his best mate. Kebab time."
"By the end of the reception Uncle Tom was pie-eyed and giving a teary speech nobody had asked for."
"We came out the beer festival a bit pie-eyed, all hugging strangers and swearing we'd do it again."
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