hit it up
Definition
- Verb (Phrasal Verb):
- To drink alcohol, especially to excess; to become drunk: The phrase "hit it up" is an informal, chiefly American English expression meaning to engage in drinking alcoholic beverages, often with the implication of drinking heavily or to the point of intoxication.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is highly informal and is typically used in casual conversation among peers. It often carries a connotation of partying or letting loose.
- It can be used reflexively to describe one's own actions or transitively to describe the actions of a group.
Variants and Related Words
- Hit the bottle (idiom): To drink alcohol heavily, especially as a habitual activity.
- Binge drink (verb): To consume an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period.
Synonyms
- Carouse: To drink alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.
- Booze (informal verb): To drink alcohol, especially in large quantities.
- Tipple (informal verb): To drink alcohol, especially habitually.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Hit up (separate phrasal verb): To ask someone for something, especially money, or to visit a place. CRITICAL NOTE: This is a distinct phrasal verb with a completely different meaning ("He hit me up for a loan").
- Hit the town: To go out to enjoy oneself at nightclubs, bars, etc. This is closely related and often implies drinking.
Related Idioms
- Paint the town red: To go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly, especially by drinking and partying.
- Tie one on (slang): To get drunk.
Verb
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become drunk or drink excessively
