drinking game
noun
: a game in which players drink alcohol when particular conditions are met
Drinking games have always been a way to break the ice. They weren't all that popular in my circle of friends, but I do remember occasional games of Beer-Pong, in which cups of beer are placed on a Ping-Pong table where they serve as both obstacles and receptacles: land a shot in one and your opponent has to chug the contents.—
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During a game of King’s Cup—a drinking game that on this February night had created a rule that exiled me to the porch—without hesitation, Dickie followed me outside.
—Hazlitt, 28 Feb. 2024
She was shown a handful of times reacting to plays, celebrating with her friends and winning a drinking game.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
Posts on TikTok, Instagram and Reddit show fans’ ideas for food, decorations, outfits and drinking games.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2024
Happy hour prices and drinking games are available.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
The letter also stated that students engaged in two other underage drinking events, including drinking games.
—Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
To put a seasonal spin on some of your favorite drinking games like beer pong or flip cup, simply draw an eye on the ball or use red food coloring to give your beverages a vampiric twist.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2023
Shannon Storms Beador Denies Being 'Kicked Out' of a Bar After Shouting 'Argument' with Ex's Daughter
Deeper into the night, which included a round of drinking games, Tamra Judge accused Heather of overstating Shannon’s relationship woes with the other ladies — which Heather denied.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
And key to many students' party time: Will drinking games be allowed?
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2023
Hazlitt, 28 Feb. 2024
She was shown a handful of times reacting to plays, celebrating with her friends and winning a drinking game.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
Posts on TikTok, Instagram and Reddit show fans’ ideas for food, decorations, outfits and drinking games.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2024
Happy hour prices and drinking games are available.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
The letter also stated that students engaged in two other underage drinking events, including drinking games.
—Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
To put a seasonal spin on some of your favorite drinking games like beer pong or flip cup, simply draw an eye on the ball or use red food coloring to give your beverages a vampiric twist.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2023
Shannon Storms Beador Denies Being 'Kicked Out' of a Bar After Shouting 'Argument' with Ex's Daughter
Deeper into the night, which included a round of drinking games, Tamra Judge accused Heather of overstating Shannon’s relationship woes with the other ladies — which Heather denied.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
And key to many students' party time: Will drinking games be allowed?
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2023
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