outdrink

Beat at drinking

To outdrink someone is to drink more alcohol than they can handle, typically in a competitive context: He outdrinks everyone at the bar.

The word implies endurance or tolerance—the one who outdrinks others remains standing while competitors succumb to intoxication.

consumption

guzzle

Drink fast, eagerly

  • gulpHasty, large swallow
  • swigLarge hasty draught
  • chugDrink in gulps

quaff · down · knock back · pound · slam · drain · empty · finish · swallow · imbibe

competition

rival

One who competes against

showdown · matchup · face-off · bout · victory · defeat · triumph · bragging rights · champion · winner

social

bar

Drinking establishment

  • pubLicensed drinking establishment
  • partyGathering for celebration
  • celebrationFestive event marking occasion

tavern · nightclub · happy hour · round · toast · shots · beer pong · keg · barhopping · revelry

endurance

stamina

Capacity for sustained effort

staying power · resilience · fortitude · handle · withstand · last · hollow leg · seasoned · hardened · practiced

intoxication

wasted

Used without good result

tipsy · buzzed · inebriated · blotto · smashed · tanked · under the table · legless · three sheets · loaded

Opposites
alcohol consumption level

outdrinkabstain

Deliberately not do

pace oneself · sip slowly · hold back · go easy

competitive drinking superiority

outdrinkfall behind

Fail to maintain pace

tap out · surrender

Family

outdrinks, outdrinking

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG