English Explanatory Dictionary

Irish up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To add alcohol to a drink that doesn't normally have it.
  2. To get drunk.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Irish up.wav

Word forms

Irish up Irishes up Irishing up Irished up

Etymology

From a stereotype of Irish people as often having a drinking problem; see Wikipedia at Anti-Irish sentiment. The verb's popularization was increased by an episode of The Simpsons in 2002.

Synonyms

spike

Antonyms

sober up

Related words

Irish coffee
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