drink off
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Meaning · English
To drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Take thou this vial, being then in bed, / And this distilled liquor drink thou off; […]
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 “drink off” mean?
To drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.
Is “drink off” formal or informal?
drink off is generally dated.