lost weekend
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A period of several days in which one indulges in activities such as binge drinking, drug-taking and sex.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lost weekend” mean?
A period of several days in which one indulges in activities such as binge drinking, drug-taking and sex.
Is “lost weekend” formal or informal?
lost weekend is generally slang.