soakage

noun — 4 senses

soakage

noun

Etymology From soak + -age.

1

The act of soaking.

2

The amount of liquid soaked in.

3

A source of water in Australian deserts, where water has seeped into the sand.

4

Ireland, Informal food or nonalcoholic beverages consumed before or during a bout of drinking to slow down the onset of drunkenness

  • It's a place that does carvery as well during the day time if you want some soakage in between your mid-day or evening pints.2019 March 10, Darragh Berry, “There's Only Two Pubs In Dublin That Sell Guinness For Under €4”, in Lovin' Dublin:
  • Any experienced drinker knows the importance of soakage. You never embark on a session with an empty stomach2020 January 9, Fiona Cooney, “A Christmas Eve celebration which almost cost me my life”, in Irish Examiner:

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