Irish up

== English == === Etymology === From a stereotype of Irish people as often having a drinking problem; see Wikipedia at Anti-Irish sentiment. The verb's popularization was increased by an episode of The Simpsons in 2002. === Pronunciation === === Verb === Irish up (third-person singular simple present Irishes up, present participle Irishing up, simple past and past participle Irished up) (transitive, impolite, sometimes offensive) To add alcohol to a drink that doesn't normally have it. Synonym: spike (intransitive) To get drunk. Antonym: sober up Hyponyms: beer up, gin up, liquor up, wine up ==== Related terms ====