Bar Slang

noun A sharp, metallic sound

verb To make or cause to make a sharp, metallic sound

• The sommelier demonstrated the proper way to clink glasses before a toast.
• Let's clink our glasses together before taking a sip!
• We should totally clink our drinks for good luck!
• The sound of the coins clinking in his pocket reminded him of his wealth.

noun a person who habitually drinks large amounts of alcohol

• The boozehound was often seen frequenting the local bars in search of rare wines.
• My uncle is a real boozehound - he never turns down a drink!
• That guy is such a boozehound, he's always the last one standing at the party.
• She's a boozehound when it comes to shopping, always looking for the best deals.