Irish up
verbEtymology From a stereotype of Irish people as often having a drinking problem; see Wikipedia at Anti-Irish sentiment. The verb's popularization was increased by an episode of The Simpsons in 2002.
1
Informal To add alcohol to a drink that doesn't normally have it.
- You want me to Irish up that punch bowl for ya? No? Ha, OK — your loss!
- Ginger: Think you could Irish up this coffee for me? Flanders: Whoops, watch the swears, Honey Bear. We don't use the "I" word in this house.2002, Joel H. Cohen, “Brawl in the Family” (16:47 from the start), in The Simpsons, season 13, episode 7, spoken by Ginger:
2
To get drunk.
- Related terms
- Irish coffee