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charge up


getting drunk: "Ahh look out she's charging up!" (referring to someone who is drinking a lot of alcohol). Also, on the charge.

Contributor's comments: If someone is "charged up" it usual means that they are drunk, and perhaps violent. If you were to say "I'm going to charge the batteries" you would be going to the pub.

Contributor's comments: Used up here in the top end - even have Aborginal people using it