as in to liquor (up)
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
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George has a particular fondness for drinking out of my watering can.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Lush (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lush%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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