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Words Related to Eating, Drinking, and Serving - Alcohol Consumption
Here you will learn some English words related to alcohol consumption such as "hangover", "tipsy", and "toast".
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to abuse
[verb]
to consume substances such as alcohol or drugs beyond acceptable or recommended levels
to swill
[verb]
to quickly and often carelessly consume large amounts of liquid, particularly alcoholic drinks
to toast
[verb]
to express good wishes or congratulations, usually by raising a glass and drinking in honor of a person, event, or achievement
to lace
[verb]
to add a splash or small amount of a potent alcoholic drink to another beverage for flavor or added strength
to booze
[verb]
to drink alcoholic beverages, often in excess or habitually; leading to intoxication
to belt down
[verb]
to quickly and significantly consume a drink, typically an alcoholic one in large quantities
to carouse
[verb]
to engage in lively, noisy, and often excessive drinking and celebration; especially in a social gathering or festive setting
to revel
[verb]
to joyfully and enthusiastically enjoy festivities; often involving drinking
pub crawl
[noun]
an event where participants visit multiple pubs or bars in a single outing; often moving from one venue to another to enjoy drinks and socialize
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
designated driver
[noun]
a person chosen to abstain from alcohol and ensure the safe transportation of others who have been drinking
delirium tremens
[noun]
a serious alcohol withdrawal condition causing confusion, hallucinations, and tremors
alcoholism
[noun]
a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis
Alcoholics Anonymous
[noun]
an international organization with a spiritually inclined Twelve Steps Program designed to help people who are trying to stop drinking alcohol
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
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
alcoholic
[adjective]
excessively consuming alcohol and struggling to control or stop this habit
sloshed
[adjective]
related to someone who is intoxicated or drunk from consuming a significant amount of alcohol
tipsy
[adjective]
slightly drunk or intoxicated, often resulting in unsteady movements or a feeling of lightheadedness
plastered
[adjective]
heavily intoxicated or drunk, often to the point of being visibly clumsy and lacking control
blind drunk
[adjective]
extremely intoxicated or drunk, to the point where one's senses and judgment are severely disabled
buzz
[noun]
the feeling of being intoxicated or under the influence substances such as alcohol, caffeine, or recreational drugs
hammered
[adjective]
being heavily intoxicated or drunk, typically as a result of consuming alcohol
wino
[noun]
a person, typically homeless, who is addicted to or regularly consumes large quantities of inexpensive wine
drunk
[noun]
a person who is in a state of intoxication resulting from the consumption of excessive alcohol
drunkard
[noun]
a person who is habitually or frequently intoxicated; especially with alcohol
rehab
[noun]
the process of helping someone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol to lead a normal life again
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