drinking song

noun

a song of hearty character suitable for singing by a group engaged in convivial drinking.

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First recorded in 1590–1600

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Examples have not been reviewed.

“It’s just a staple of country music, the drinking song,” Shaboozey said.

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He had a powerful booming voice, a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor and range that carried love songs as well as drinking songs.

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It’s a resort-town fantasy of creature comforts close at hand and, of course, it’s a drinking song.

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The words may be wily, but the Russian baritone, whether poisoning Otello with lies or hosting a drinking song, sings with agreeable gusto.

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Some will hoot and holler, because who writes drinking songs that aren’t supposed to be fun?

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