单词 | predrink |
释义 | > as lemmaspredrink predrink v. Brit. /ˈpriːdrɪŋk/ , U.S. /ˈpriˌdrɪŋk/ intransitive to engage or indulge in predrinking.ΚΠ 2002 Hamilton (Ont.) Spectator 16 Nov. a12/2 You should definitely pre-drink, I think. Have a few beers before the game. 2011 D. R. Hales Invitation to Health (Internat. ed.) xii. 384/2 College students predrink for a variety of reasons. predrink predrink n. Brit. /ˈpriːdrɪŋk/ , U.S. /ˈpriˌdrɪŋk/ (a) an alcoholic drink consumed before an event or prior to going out to a bar, party, etc.; (b) (in plural) a social gathering where predrinks are served.ΚΠ 1981 J. A. Brown Let. 31 Oct. in M. Gilbert Winston S. Churchill (1982) V. Compan. iii. 676 He refused a pre-drink & went in to sit on my left. 1999 Sun Herald (Sydney) (Nexis) 17 Oct. 13 I'm taking the boy of my dreams and we'll go to pre-drinks at a friend's house. 2010 J. Pease Don't let me Go 169 The pre-drinks turned into a pre-party. 2013 Cornish Guardian (Nexis) 18 Dec. 45 The perfect night out would start with predrinks around a beach fire.., before heading into town and partying the night away. < as lemmas |
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