Associations to the word «Drink»

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Wiktionary

DRINK, verb. (ambitransitive) To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
DRINK, verb. (intransitive) To consume alcoholic beverages.
DRINK, verb. (transitive) To take in (a liquid), in any manner; to suck up; to absorb; to imbibe.
DRINK, verb. (transitive) To take in; to receive within one, through the senses; to inhale; to hear; to see.
DRINK, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To smoke, as tobacco.
DRINK, noun. A beverage.
DRINK, noun. A (served) alcoholic beverage.
DRINK, noun. The action of drinking, especially with the verbs take or have.
DRINK, noun. A type of beverage (usually mixed).
DRINK, noun. Alcoholic beverages in general.
DRINK, noun. (colloquial) (with the) Any body of water.
DRINK, noun. (uncountable) (archaic) Drinks in general; something to drink
DRINK ALERT, noun. (slang) fair warning that information to follow may cause recipient to laugh unexpectedly and, if drinking, cause drink to exit the nose
DRINK AND DRIVE, verb. To drive a motor vehicle shortly after having consumed an alcohol beverage or beverages.
DRINK DRIVER, noun. Alternative spelling of drink-driver
DRINK DRIVERS, noun. Plural of drink driver
DRINK DRIVING, noun. Alternative spelling of drink-driving
DRINK FROM A FIREHOSE, verb. (idiomatic) To be overwhelmed (with work, information, etc.); to be inundated with an uncapped, unfiltered amount
DRINK FROM A FIREHOSE, verb. (idiomatic) To take a small amount from an enormous, hard-to-manage quantity
DRINK IN, verb. To be completely attentive
DRINK IN, verb. (figurative) To absorb.
DRINK LIKE A FISH, verb. (simile) To drink alcohol heavily and in excess.
DRINK LINK, noun. (Ireland) (informal) An ATM machine.
DRINK OFF, verb. To drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.
DRINK ONESELF TO DEATH, verb. To consume amounts of alcohol in enough quantities to include liver disease, vomiting or other fatal reactions.
DRINK PROBLEM, noun. Alcoholism
DRINK RUN, noun. (slang) A short break that involves procuring drinks (non-alcoholic), and possibly snacks. It is similar to coffee break, but could be for any drinks, such as soft drinks, sports drinks, and energy drinks.
DRINK RUNS, noun. Plural of drink run
DRINK SHOP, noun. (Asia) A convenience store, selling drinks and other items.
DRINK SHOPS, noun. Plural of drink shop
DRINK SOMEONE UNDER THE TABLE, verb. (transitive) To drink more alcohol than (someone).
DRINK THE KOOL AID, verb. Alternative form of drink the Kool-Aid
DRINK THE KOOL-AID, verb. (derogatory) To give in to pressure from others by uncritically accepting their ideology.
DRINK TO, verb. To raise one's glass as a toast
DRINK UP, verb. To finish one's drink.
DRINK WITH THE FLIES, verb. (idiomatic) (Australia) To drink alcohol alone

Dictionary definition

DRINK, noun. A single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner".
DRINK, noun. The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall".
DRINK, noun. Any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?".
DRINK, noun. Any large deep body of water; "he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued".
DRINK, noun. The act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips".
DRINK, verb. Take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda".
DRINK, verb. Consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night".
DRINK, verb. Propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year".
DRINK, verb. Be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to; "The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage".
DRINK, verb. Drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic; "The husband drinks and beats his wife".

Wise words

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