Bottoms up Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal; commonly said just before drinking at parties or bars, often for fun or in group toasts. Not for formal settings or serious occasions. Sometimes shouted loudly for emphasis.
Spanish: ¡Arriba! - ¡Salud!Portuguese (BR): Saúde! - Fundo!Portuguese (PT): Saúde! - Fundo!Chinese (Simplified): 干杯！Chinese (Traditional): 乾杯！Hindi: चियर्स! - एक बार में पी जाओArabic: في صحتك! - اشربها دفعة واحدةBengali: এক টানে খালি করো - এক ঢোঁকে শেষ করোRussian: до днаJapanese: 一気に飲もう - 乾杯Vietnamese: cạn lyKorean: 원샷 - 건배Turkish: kadeyi dikUrdu: جام خالی کروIndonesian: habis satu tegukan - sampai habis
Example Sentences
Everyone raised their glasses and shouted, "Bottoms up!"
basic
He smiled and said, "Bottoms up," before drinking the juice.
basic
At the party, they toasted with, "Bottoms up!"
basic
Come on, it's your birthday—bottoms up!
natural
He raised his beer and called out, "Bottoms up everyone!"
natural
Whenever they celebrate, someone always yells, "Bottoms up!" before the first sip.
natural