How to Pronounce "bottoms up"
expression
ˈbɑtəmz/ /ˈəp
BAH-tuhmz UHP
bˈɒtəmz/ /ˈʌp
BOT-uhmz UP
Definition
This is an informal expression used to encourage people to drink all the liquid in their glass, often used as a toast at social gatherings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑtəmz/ /ˈəp
British English
bˈɒtəmz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAH-tuhmz UHP
UK
BOT-uhmz UP
Listen in Context
Everyone raised their glasses and shouted, "Bottoms up!"
He smiled and said, "Bottoms up," before drinking the juice.
At the party, they toasted with, "Bottoms up!"
Come on, it's your birthday—bottoms up!