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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Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food
to drink [verb]

to consume alcohol as a habit or for pleasure

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to abuse [verb]

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

Ex: Long-term stress at work caused him to abuse prescription painkillers as a way to cope with the pressure .

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

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to swill [verb]

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

Ex: He continued to swill beer throughout the evening , unaware of his alcohol intake .
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: The graduating class toasted to their future endeavors at the farewell party .
to lace [verb]

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

Ex: Some people prefer to lace their tea with a drop of whiskey for a warming effect .

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

Ex: I knocked back a shot of espresso to wake myself up before the meeting .
to booze [verb]

to drink alcohol, especially in large quantities and often habitually

Ex: He often boozes with his colleagues after work at the nearby bar .

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

Ex: At the party , he decided to belt down a few beers to join in the festivities .

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

Ex: College students often carouse during spring break .

to cease serving alcoholic drinks to an individual

Ex: It 's essential for establishments to have a policy in place to cut off patrons who exhibit unsafe levels of alcohol consumption .
to revel [verb]

to joyfully and enthusiastically enjoy festivities, often involving drinking

Ex: Friends gathered to revel in celebration of their team 's victory .

to regularly enjoy drinking alcohol without excess

Ex: At the party , guests can tipple their favorite cocktails .

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

Ex: She organized a pub crawl for her birthday .
proof [noun]

a scale for measuring the strength of alcoholic beverages

Ex: A beverage that is 100 proof contains 50 % alcohol by volume , while a 80 proof beverage contains 40 % alcohol by volume .
high [noun]

a feeling of euphoria caused by drugs or alcohol

Ex: He crashed hard after coming down from his high .

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

Ex: We always find great deals on wine during happy hour at the wine bar .
hangover [noun]

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

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

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

Ex: Our group always appoints a designated driver to make sure we get home safely after a party .
cheers [interjection]

used as a casual way to say goodbye

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

Ex: Delirium tremens typically occurs in individuals with a history of chronic alcohol abuse .

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 .

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

Ex: Alcoholics Anonymous follows a 12-step program that helps members achieve spiritual and personal growth .

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: It 's important to always have a designated driver if you plan on drinking , to avoid driving under the influence .
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

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drunk [adjective]

having had too much alcohol and visibly affected by it

Ex: She regretted the decisions made while drunk the previous night .
alcoholic [adjective]

excessively consuming alcohol and struggling to control or stop this habit

Ex: Mary 's alcoholic uncle often missed family gatherings due to his drinking habits .
sloshed [adjective]

drunk from consuming a significant amount of alcohol

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tipsy [adjective]

lightly intoxicated from alcohol

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plastered [adjective]

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

Ex: The pictures from last night show just how plastered they were at the club .
blind drunk [adjective]

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

Ex: We did n't realize he was blind drunk until he started slurring his words .
buzz [noun]

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

drunken [adjective]

affected by alcohol to the extent of being visibly intoxicated

Ex: The street was filled with the sounds of drunken singing and laughter .
hammered [adjective]

having consumed excessive alcohol to the point of extreme intoxication

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wasted [adjective]

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

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wino [noun]

a person, typically homeless, who is addicted to or regularly consumes large quantities of inexpensive wine

Ex: She called him a wino after seeing him passed out in the alley .
drunk [noun]

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

Ex: At the bar , a group of rowdy drunks laughed loudly , oblivious to the disapproving glances from others .
drunkard [noun]

a person who is habitually or frequently intoxicated, especially with alcohol

Ex: The local tavern was often frequented by the village drunkard .
sober [adjective]

not under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Ex: Staying sober is a crucial part of the recovery process from substance abuse .
teetotal [adjective]

completely avoiding alcohol

Ex: She went teetotal after seeing how alcohol affected her family .
rehab [noun]

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

Ex: Successful rehab often involves both medical treatment and counseling .
sobriety [noun]

not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Ex: She celebrated her one-year anniversary of sobriety with a small gathering of friends .

a person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks

Ex: The supportive community encouraged individuals on their journey to becoming teetotallers .