liquor up
Drink to excess
To liquor up is to drink alcohol, especially enough to feel its effects: We liquored up before the concert.
Often appears as liquored up, meaning intoxicated: He showed up already liquored up.
The phrase is informal and suggests deliberate drinking rather than casual sipping.
- boozeInformal term for spirits
- pregameBefore the main event
- barDrinking establishment
- belly up to the barApproach for drinks
- shotQuick liquor serving
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