red cup

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A red cup is a disposable plastic cup, typically the 16-ounce Solo brand cups ubiquitous at American house parties and college gatherings.

The red cup has become a cultural symbol of casual drinking and youthful revelry: The yard was littered with red cups the morning after.

In photos and films, red cups signal party atmosphere while conveniently obscuring what's being drunk.

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG