drink under

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Meaning · English

To drink more alcohol than another person, possibly to the point of that person passing out.

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I've drunk him under plenty of times.

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 under” mean?

To drink more alcohol than another person, possibly to the point of that person passing out.

Is “drink under” formal or informal?

drink under is generally informal.