Around the time of a full moon a person acts crazy, odd, or drunk-like.
Full moons affect animals and people,
Hence the name Luna in lunatic
Chris was awfully giggly tonight, must be a full moon soon.
Oh that’s how he acts when he’s moon drunk?
Are you moon drunk? You are acting awfully drunk and you’re sober!
You are very odd today and a full moon was yesterday... must be moon drunk
When a person acts silly, odd, out of character or drunk like around the time of a full moon
Can have adverse affects on people or animals
Lunacy is tied to the full moon that why they are call Luna-tics.
“Chris was awfully giggly before bed, he must be moon drunk”.
“The moon was full yesterday and Tommy is acting strange; I wonder if he’s moon drunk?”
“The horse is much more skittish today than normal.” “Yeah the full moon is tonight.” “Oh he must be moon drunk.”
“You are acting like a crazy person!”
“Tonight’s a full moon I’m moon drunk!”