English · Phrasal verb Attested

Irish up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To add alcohol to a drink that doesn't normally have it.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thêm rượu vào đồ uống không có rượu

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Where it’s used: Used American English

You want me to Irish up that punch bowl for ya? No? Ha, OK — your loss!

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To get drunk.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bị say

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Sources & notes

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

What does “Irish up” mean?

To add alcohol to a drink that doesn't normally have it.

Is “Irish up” formal or informal?

Irish up is generally informal.

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