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drinking

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹɪŋk.ɪŋ/

The English word “drinking” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An act or session by which drink is consumed, especially alcoholic beverages.

adjective

  1. Suitable to drink.
  2. Used to drink.
  3. Addicted to alcohol.
  4. Pertaining to alcohol consumption, especially in excess.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English [Term?]. By surface analysis, drink + -ing.

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