beer up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To drink a lot of beer; especially, to get drunk on beer.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Nay I didn't. I found th' cart and horses at 'The Cock' door, and Cracker was inside, beering up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “beer up” mean?

To drink a lot of beer; especially, to get drunk on beer.

Is “beer up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.