LUSH (UP) Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

lush (up)

verb

Definition of lush (up)

slang

as in to liquor (up)

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush

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abstain

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drink

Verb

But more typical are quality-of-life complaints from riders who report people drinking or getting high at stations or discarding bags of fast food debris on platforms.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
The weather service said people should take precautions, like drinking plenty of water and wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of drink

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lush (up)

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