liimapää

Liimapää is a Finnish term that literally translates to "glue head." It is most commonly used to refer to a person who is habitually drunk, often to the point of appearing dazed or slow-witted. The term implies a state of intoxication where cognitive functions are impaired, akin to having one's head filled with glue. It is a colloquial and informal expression, often used in a derogatory or mocking manner.

The origin of the term is not definitively known, but it is believed to be a descriptive metaphor for the feeling of being intoxicated. The sticky, thick nature of glue is associated with the sluggishness and lack of mental clarity experienced when under the influence of alcohol. While it specifically points to a state of drunkenness, it can also be used more broadly to describe someone who is generally slow, unintelligent, or out of touch with reality, though its primary and most common usage relates to alcohol consumption.

Liimapää is part of a wider collection of Finnish slang terms used to describe intoxication, highlighting the cultural nuances and creative expressions surrounding alcohol in the Finnish language. The term is generally considered to be mildly offensive due to its association with a negative state of being.