How to Pronounce "drinks o'clock"
expression
ˈdɹɪŋks/ /əˈkɫɑk
DRINKS uh-KLAHK
dɹˈɪŋks/ /əklˈɒk
drinks uh-KLOK
Definition
A humorous way to say it is time to have an alcoholic drink, often after work or when you feel it's the right moment to socialize with drinks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɪŋks/ /əˈkɫɑk
British English
dɹˈɪŋks/ /əklˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRINKS uh-KLAHK
UK
drinks uh-KLOK
Listen in Context
It's almost drinks o'clock—let's go to the bar.
When the clock strikes five, it's drinks o'clock!
On Fridays, our team always celebrates drinks o'clock together.
Long day? Sounds like drinks o'clock to me!