Down-down
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Down-down is a noun meaning (slang) Among the Hash House Harriers, a penalty in which an individual must down his or her drink.
Meaning
(slang) Among the Hash House Harriers, a penalty in which an individual must down his or her drink.
Example Sentences
To be sentenced to a down-down is to be made to chug a beverage (you don't have to drink alcohol to belong anymore).
Exceptions are made for children and non-beer drinking Indonesians — their down-downs are allowed to be made with water or soft drinks.
Word Forms
- down-downs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include down, knockdown, penalties, drop, kickout, send-off.
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