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Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food - Alcohol Consumption

Here you will learn some English words related to alcohol consumption such as "hangover", "tipsy", and "toast".

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Words Related to Eating, Drinking, and Serving
to drink
to drink
[Verb]

to consume alcohol as a habit or for pleasure

Ex: She doesn't usually drink, but she'll have a cocktail at special occasions. 
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to abuse
to abuse
[Verb]

to consume substances such as alcohol or drugs beyond acceptable or recommended levels

Ex: He began to abuse alcohol after facing a series of personal challenges, leading to detrimental effects on his health. 
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to sober up

to reduce the effects of alcohol in a person's system

Ex: The medical staff provided treatment to effectively sober the patient up and prevent further complications. 
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to swill
to swill
[Verb]

to quickly and often carelessly consume large amounts of liquid, particularly alcoholic drinks

Ex: After the victory, they decided to swill celebratory champagne. 
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to toast
to toast
[Verb]

to express good wishes or congratulations, usually by raising a glass and drinking in honor of a person, event, or achievement

Ex: Friends gathered to toast the success of their colleague's promotion. 
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to lace
to lace
[Verb]

to add a splash or small amount of a potent alcoholic drink to another beverage for flavor or added strength

Ex: The bartender decided to lace the cocktail with a hint of rum for extra flavor. 
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to knock back

to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner

Ex: He often knocks back a few glasses of beer after work to unwind. 
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to booze
to booze
[Verb]

to drink alcohol, especially in large quantities and often habitually

Ex: After a long week, they decided to booze and unwind at the local pub. 
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to belt down

to quickly and significantly consume a drink, typically an alcoholic one in large quantities

Ex: She could belt down a glass of wine faster than anyone at the table. 
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to carouse

to engage in lively, noisy, and often excessive drinking and celebration, especially in a social gathering or festive setting

Ex: The holiday season is a time when people often carouse at parties. 
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to cut off

to cease serving alcoholic drinks to an individual

Ex: Signs of slurred speech and unsteady movements prompted the bartender to cut off the patron to ensure their safety. 
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to revel
to revel
[Verb]

to joyfully and enthusiastically enjoy festivities, often involving drinking

Ex: The pub was filled with patrons reveling and enjoying their drinks during the music festival. 
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to tipple
to tipple
[Verb]

to regularly enjoy drinking alcohol without excess

Ex: After a long day at work, he likes to tipple a glass of wine. 
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pub crawl
pub crawl
[noun]

an outing where participants visit multiple pubs or bars in one session, usually drinking along the way

Ex: We went on a pub crawl downtown last night. 
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proof
proof
[noun]

a scale for measuring the strength of alcoholic beverages

Ex: In the United States, proof is a measure of the alcohol content in beverages, with 1 proof equal to 0.5% alcohol by volume. 
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high
high
[noun]

a feeling of euphoria caused by drugs or alcohol

Ex: After taking the substance, he experienced a high that lasted for hours. 
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happy hour

a time when bars offer discounted prices on drinks to attract customers

Ex: During happy hour, we enjoy half-priced cocktails at our favorite bar. 
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hangover
hangover
[noun]

a feeling of illness one feels after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol

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Dutch courage

the strength or confidence that is obtained from drinking an excessive amount of alcoholic drinks

Ex: He had a shot of whiskey for some Dutch courage before giving his presentation. 
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designated driver

a person chosen to abstain from alcohol and ensure the safe transportation of others who have been drinking

Ex: John agreed to be the designated driver, showing his commitment to responsible drinking habits. 
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cheers
cheers
[interjection]

used as a casual way to say goodbye

Ex: Alright, I'll see you tomorrow then. Cheers! 
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delirium tremens

a serious alcohol withdrawal condition causing confusion, hallucinations, and tremors

Ex: Delirium tremens can be life-threatening, requiring immediate medical attention. 
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alcoholism

a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

Ex: Alcoholism can impact a person's career, relationships, and overall well-being. 
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Alcoholics Anonymous

an international organization with a spiritually inclined twelve-step program designed to help people who are trying to stop drinking alcohol

Ex: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings provide a supportive environment for individuals recovering from alcohol addiction. 
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driving under the influence

the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it impairs the person's ability to drive safely

Ex: He was caught driving under the influence after a police officer noticed he was swerving on the road. 
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DWI
DWI
[noun]

a term used in some jurisdictions to refer to the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Ex: He was arrested for driving while intoxicated after failing a breathalyzer test. 
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drunk
drunk
[Adjective]

having had too much alcohol and visibly affected by it

Ex: The bar refused to serve more drinks to visibly drunk patrons. 
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alcoholic
alcoholic
[Adjective]

excessively consuming alcohol and struggling to control or stop this habit

Ex: Despite repeated interventions, Jack's alcoholic friend refused to acknowledge the severity of his addiction. 
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sloshed
sloshed
[Adjective]

drunk from consuming a significant amount of alcohol

Ex: After a few too many drinks, he became sloshed and started singing loudly. 
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tipsy
tipsy
[Adjective]

lightly intoxicated from alcohol

Ex: He felt tipsy after a couple of glasses of wine. 
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plastered
plastered
[Adjective]

heavily drunk, often to the point of being visibly clumsy and lacking control

Ex: She became plastered after downing several shots of tequila. 
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blind drunk
blind drunk
[Adjective]

extremely intoxicated or drunk, to the point where one's senses and judgment are severely disabled

Ex: After the celebration, they ended up blind drunk and had to call a cab. 
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buzz
buzz
[noun]

the feeling of being intoxicated or under the influence of substances such as alcohol, caffeine, or recreational drugs

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drunken
drunken
[Adjective]

affected by alcohol to the extent of being visibly intoxicated

Ex: He spoke in a drunken slur after a night at the bar. 
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hammered
hammered
[Adjective]

having consumed excessive alcohol to the point of extreme intoxication

Ex: He was hammered by the time the party was halfway through. 
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inebriated
inebriated
[Adjective]

affected by alcohol

Ex: After a few drinks, he became inebriated and started telling jokes. 
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intoxicated
intoxicated
[Adjective]

under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of being unable to think or act clearly

Ex: He was clearly intoxicated after consuming several drinks at the party, slurring his words and stumbling as he walked. 
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wasted
wasted
[Adjective]

heavily intoxicated by alcohol, often to the point of being impaired or unconscious

Ex: He was so wasted at the party that he could barely stand. 
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wino
wino
[noun]

a person who habitually drinks cheap wine or is perceived as constantly drunk

Ex: The wino stumbled past, muttering about last night's bottle. 
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drunk
drunk
[noun]

a person who is in a state of intoxication resulting from the consumption of excessive alcohol

Ex: The bartender refused to serve more drinks to the drunk at the end of the bar. 
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drunkard
drunkard
[noun]

a person who drinks alcohol excessively or habitually

Ex: The town gossip labeled him a drunkard after seeing him at the bar daily. 
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sober
sober
[Adjective]

not under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Ex: He has been sober for three years, overcoming his alcohol addiction. 
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teetotal
teetotal
[Adjective]

completely avoiding alcohol

Ex: He has been teetotal for years and never drinks alcohol. 
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rehab
rehab
[noun]

‌the process of helping someone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol to lead a normal life again

Ex: She checked into rehab to overcome her addiction to prescription medication. 
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sobriety
sobriety
[noun]

not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Ex: After years of struggling with addiction, he finally achieved sobriety. 
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teetotaller

a person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks

Ex: At the party, while others enjoyed their drinks, she proudly identified herself as a teetotaller. 
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