After-hours drinking session.
Lock-in
LOK-IN
ˈlɒkɪn
Noun
Example Sentences
"Stayed for a lock-in."
"Lock-in tonight."
Etymology & History
British term for drinking past closing. Landlord locks doors.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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