Pronunciation: [skˈɪnfə͡lz] (IPA) 
The word "Skinfuls" is an interesting spelling because it ends with the letter "s" but is not a plural form. It is pronounced /ˈskɪn.fəlz/ with two syllables and stress on the first. The "fuls" ending indicates that the word refers to a quantity, while "skin" suggests skin as a unit of measurement. "Skinfuls" means "an amount that fills one's skin," usually used to refer to an alcoholic beverage that is enough to make someone drunk.
Skinfuls is a slang term that refers to consuming alcohol in excessive quantities, often to the point of intoxication. The term is derived from the idea that one's skin is being filled with alcohol, indicating a state of overwhelming consumption. This colloquial expression is commonly used to describe a person who drinks more than a moderate or reasonable amount, often indulging to excess.
The term "skinfuls" is typically used in informal or casual contexts, such as social gatherings, parties, or when discussing someone's drinking habits. It suggests not just the act of drinking, but the act of drinking excessively or immoderately. It can also imply that someone is a heavy or compulsive drinker.
The phrase can also be used in a figurative sense to describe any excessive or abundant quantity of something, beyond just alcohol. It conveys the notion of going beyond a typical or customary amount, often to an extreme degree.
However, it's important to note that while "skinfuls" commonly refers to alcohol consumption, the term itself is not widely recognized or listed in standard dictionaries. It remains an informal and colloquial expression used predominantly in certain social settings or among specific groups.
The word "skinfuls" is derived from the combination of the noun "skin" and the suffix "-fuls".
The noun "skin" originated from the Old Norse word "skinn" and the Old English word "sceol". It refers to the outer covering or the surface of an organism's body, including humans. Over time, the concept of "skin" has expanded to include the hide or pelt of animals.
The suffix "-fuls" is a plural form of the noun-forming suffix "-ful", which is derived from the Old English word "ful", meaning "full of" or "characterized by". When added to the end of a word, it typically denotes a quantity or measurement, indicating that something is "full" or "abundant" in that particular quality.
