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Drinktionary

The TOPS Drinktionary is the ultimate guide to speaking Party.  When it comes to party lingo we have everything covered - from Anada to Zamaleq. Visit the Drinktionary on Facebook to share your party lingo with us.

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VINOVENTURE

A quest to find the perfect bottle of wine.

HOT-STEPPING

Dancing vigorously to keep warm.

GLOW-BALL WARMING

Switching on the disco ball to heat up a party.

SOPHIA LORENTAL

An individual who uses glamorous drinks to entice people to her party.

LIP LIMOUSINE

A long drink that's filled with the finest ingredients.

Drinktionary A-Z

ALBERT WINESTEIN

An individual who becomes more intelligent after a glass of wine.

ANADA

A drink that taste so good, it makes you want another.

BARADICE

The ultimate perfectly stocked bar.

BAR-NACLE

Someone who holds onto his or her drink tightly.

BASH BLOGGER

A party member who writes about the big jol as it happens.

BEER-BOSS

Someone who claims to know everything about beer.

BLABBRRR

The act of furiously chatting at a party to keep warm.

BOOZE NEWS

The latest gossip shared over some drinks.

BRAAIJACK

The act of leaving the braai in order to pour your buddy a drink.

BREW VIEW

An attractive sight enjoyed while sipping a cold one.

BRU GURU

A friend who knows everything about beer.

CHILL CHAMP

Someone who likes to relax with a quality drink in hand.

CHILL IN

Similar to chilling out, but enjoyed in the warmth of indoors instead.

CHILL THRILL

The refreshing rush one gets from sipping a cold drink.

CLIQUE COMPASS

A sixth sense used by individuals to find their friends at a party.

COLD TACKLE

The action of cracking opening a frosted beer as the rugby game heats up.

COOL CADDIE

The individual carrying a cooler box at a party.

DRINK HEIR

A person who is entitled to claim your drink once you leave the room or party.

DRINK-CICLE

A chilly drink with lots of ice.

ENTRÉTAINER

A drink consumed with friends before going to the main party event.

FIRE SCRUM

Huddling around a fire and enjoying a drink to keep warm with friends.

FIRST DRAFT

A term to describe the first beer that is popped open for the evening.

FLAIR DEBONAIR

A man who likes to impress the ladies with his stylish drink pouring skills.

FLEECE N’ VLEIS

The act of having a braai despite the miserable weather.

FUN RUN

The trip one takes to collect a round of drinks.

GLOW-BALL WARMING

Switching on the disco ball to heat up a party.

HOME BRU

A sober friend who gets you home after one too many brews.

HOT-STEPPING

Dancing vigorously to keep warm.

JOL JACKPOT

A cooler box loaded with ice cold drinks.

LIP LIMOUSINE

A long drink that's filled with the finest ingredients.

MIX TRICKSTER

An individual who always manages to make a delicious cocktail from scratch

MOUSTACHE MAKER

A drink topped with foam that’s bound to stick to your upper lip.

PARTY FODDER

Individuals who are invited to a social gathering just to make the party look crowded.

PARTY PIT-STOP

The stop one makes to collect some drinks for the up-coming weekend.

PARTY PLAQUE

An empty bottle that is put on display in commemoration of a good party.

PARTY-CULAR

An individual who is very selective about what they’ll be drinking at the weekend.

PARTYQUETTE

A term given to an individual who knows exactly the right thing to do at a party.

PICKASSO

A person who has mastered the art of choosing the right drink for every occasion.

POLOBEER

A beer chilling in ice cold water.

PUZA PAUSE

The awkward moment when you realize you’re drinking someone else’s beverage.

SIP SAFARI

Inspecting the selection of drinks at party before settling on one.

SIPARAZZI

A person who loves to snap photos of their drinks.

SIPSTITUTE

A fresh beer that replaces an empty one during a heated rugby test match.

SOPHIA LORENTAL

An individual who uses glamorous drinks to entice people to her party.

SPIRIT SQUIRREL

An individual who collects spirits and stores them away for the winter.

SPORT COHORT

A friend who joins you to drink beer and watch sport on TV.

TAXI JAM

A pre-party in a taxi while on the way to a bigger bash.

TESQUEALA

A person that shrieks with excitement when given a drink

VINOVENTURE

A quest to find the perfect bottle of wine.

WEEKEND WORKOUT

A session of vigorous dancing at a big weekend party.

WINE-BERNATE

Spending your winter weekends indoors snuggled up with a good wine.

WINE-OCULARS

The ability to see a glass of wine in your not-so-distant future.