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

This incident, which occurred after he was allegedly seen drinking at bars, solidifies a pattern of injury and questionable decision-making for the player.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Neither the Pawn Chess Club founders nor Bannon see this as separate from how young people are drinking.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of drink

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lushing (up)

lush (up)

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