Meaning of the word legless in English

What does legless mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

legless

US /ˈleɡ.ləs/
UK /ˈleɡ.ləs/

Adjective

1.

having no legs, or having had the legs removed

Example:
The accident left him legless.
A snake is a legless reptile.
2.

(informal, British English) extremely drunk

Example:
He was completely legless after the party.
They drank so much they were all legless by midnight.