Drinky Meaning in English
word
ˈdrɪŋki
DRING-kee
ˈdrɪŋki
DRING-kee
Definition
A playful or affectionate way to refer to a drink, especially an alcoholic one. Used informally or jokingly among friends.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and playful; often used in British and Australian English or by adults joking together. Not suitable for formal situations. Usually refers to alcoholic drinks, sometimes used with '-poo' ('drinkypoo').
Spanish: bebida (de forma cariñosa) - traguitoPortuguese (BR): bebidinha - drinkinhoPortuguese (PT): bebidinha - drinkzinhoChinese (Simplified): 小酒（亲昵说法）Chinese (Traditional): 小酒（親暱說法）Hindi: ड्रिंकी (पारिवारिक, शराब के लिए) - हल्की ड्रिंकArabic: مشروب خفيف (تعبير لطيف أو غير رسمي)Bengali: ড্রিঙ্কি - পানীয় (মজার ভাবে)Russian: дринки - напиточек (шутливо)Japanese: ドリンキー - 飲み物（特にお酒、親しみや冗談で）Vietnamese: đồ uống nhỏ - ly rượu nhỏ (đùa vui)Korean: 드링키 - 한 잔 (장난스럽게)Turkish: ufak içki - içkicik (şaka yollu)Urdu: ڈرنکی - مشروب (مزاحیہ انداز میں)Indonesian: minuman kecil - minuman santai (dengan nada bercanda)
Example Sentences
Would you like a drinky with dinner?
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Let’s have a quick drinky before we go.
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She offered me a drinky after work.
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How about a cheeky drinky this Friday night?
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We stopped at the pub for a little drinky after the movie.
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Just a small drinky to celebrate the good news!
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