Adrian Quist
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of Adrian Quist
rhyming slang for pissed
Example Sentences
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The Australians John Bromwich and Adrian Quist won eight doubles crowns in the Australian championships between 1938 and 1950.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2012
The foreign seedings might as well have stopped with Australians Jack Bromwich and Adrian Quist.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last winter, Savitt went on a barnstorming trip to Australia.There he began to reach peak form, partly under the tutelage of Veteran Adrian Quist.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was just 16 when he won the South Australian championship two years ago, beating Adrian Quist and Don Turnbull, seasoned Australian internationalists.
From Time Magazine Archive
Playing his second singles, against Jaroslav Drobny, Adrian Quist had a chance to clinch the matches.
From Time Magazine Archive
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