drinking-song
Definition
- Noun:
- A song sung while drinking alcohol: "drinking-song" refers to a piece of music, typically with a lively or humorous tune, that is sung by a group of people during the consumption of alcoholic beverages. It often celebrates drinking, camaraderie, or merrymaking.
Usage Examples
- (A song sung collectively while drinking alcohol.)
- (A historical song associated with alcohol consumption.)
Advanced Usage
"to raise a drinking-song": to initiate or lead the singing of a drinking-song.
- He raised a drinking-song to celebrate the end of the work week. (He started a song for the group to sing while drinking.)
"a drinking-song tradition": a cultural practice of singing such songs during gatherings.
- The Oktoberfest is famous for its drinking-song tradition, where everyone joins in. (A custom of singing songs while drinking beer.)
Variants and Related Words
Drinking (adj): relating to the act of consuming alcoholic beverages.
- The drinking session lasted until midnight. (The period of drinking alcohol.)
Song (n): a short poem or set of words set to music.
- She wrote a song about her travels. (A musical composition.)
Synonyms
- Bacchic hymn: a song dedicated to Bacchus, the god of wine, often sung during drinking.
- Toast song: a song sung in honour of someone or something during a toast.
Phrasal Verbs
- (None: "drinking-song" is a compound noun and does not form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
Sing for one's supper: to perform a song (or task) in exchange for food or drink, often in a tavern context.
- He sang a drinking-song for his supper at the inn. (He performed to earn his meal and drink.)
Wet one's whistle: to take a drink, especially of alcohol, often before or during singing.
- Before they began the drinking-song, they wetted their whistles with ale. (They drank alcohol to moisten their throats.)