Drinking after official closing time.
After hours
AF-ter OWRZ
ˈɑːftər aʊərz
Noun
Example Sentences
"Stayed for after hours."
"After hours session."
Etymology & History
British term for drinking past legal hours. Lock-in period.
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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