drank
- 01 C1 Advanced
a drink, usually one that contains alcohol.
a beverage, typically referring to an alcoholic drink. Often used in casual or urban contexts.
Simple“We went to the shop to grab some drank for the party tonight.”
In context“The lyrics often reference 'sipping on some drank' as a marker of a specific lifestyle and social scene.”
Teacher's tipThis noun usage is highly informal and specific to certain dialects; learners should stick to 'drink' in most situations.
- 02 C2 Proficiency
a specific mixture of cough syrup and soda used as a drug.
a recreational drug concoction, typically consisting of prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine mixed with a soft drink.
Simple“The song was criticized for mentioning drank and other dangerous substances.”
In context“Public health officials have issued warnings regarding the rising popularity of 'drank' in certain subcultures due to its highly addictive properties.”
Synonyms
Pronunciation spelling of drink.
From Middle English drank, from Old English dranc, from Proto-West Germanic *drank.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.