Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food - Alcohol Consumption

to drink [verb]

to consume alcohol as a habit or for pleasure

to consume alcohol as a habit or for pleasure

Ex: She does n't usually drink , but she 'll have a cocktail at special occasions .

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 .

to sober up [verb]

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.

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 .

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 .

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 .

to knock back [verb]

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 .

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 .

to belt down [verb]

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 .

to carouse [verb]

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 .

to cut off [verb]

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

high [noun]

a feeling of euphoria caused by drugs or alcohol

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

happy hour [noun]

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 .

hangover [noun]

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

Dutch courage [noun]

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.

designated driver [noun]

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 .

cheers [interjection]

used as a casual way to say goodbye

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

delirium tremens [noun]

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

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

alcoholism [noun]

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 .

Alcoholics Anonymous [noun]

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 .

driving under the influence [phrase]

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 .

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.

drunk [adjective]

having had too much alcohol and visibly affected by it

Ex: The bar refused to serve more drinks to visibly drunk patrons .

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 .

sloshed [adjective]

drunk from consuming a significant amount of alcohol

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

tipsy [adjective]

lightly intoxicated from alcohol

Ex: He felt tipsy after a couple of glasses of wine.

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.

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 .

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: He spoke in a drunken slur after a night at the bar .

hammered [adjective]

having consumed excessive alcohol to the point of extreme intoxication

Ex: He was hammered by the time the party was halfway through.

inebriated [adjective]

affected by alcohol

Ex: After a few drinks, he became inebriated and started telling jokes.

intoxicated [adjective]

being heavily affected by alcohol

Ex: He was clearly intoxicated, stumbling as he tried to walk.

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.

wino [noun]

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

Ex: He sat on the park bench , a lonely wino with a bottle in a brown paper bag .

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 .

drunkard [noun]

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

Ex: The community organized an intervention for the well-known neighborhood drunkard .

sober [adjective]

not under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Ex: He has been sober for three years , overcoming his alcohol addiction .

teetotal [adjective]

completely avoiding alcohol

Ex: He has been teetotal for years and never drinks alcohol .

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 .

sobriety [noun]

not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

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

teetotaller [noun]

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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