brunch-drunk
/brʌntʃ drʌŋk/
CommonDrunk from bottomless mimosas or cocktails at brunch, usually by early afternoon.
The state is tied to a social ritual. It's considered charming rather than irresponsible because brunch carries a respectable, adult-activity framing.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | bottomless mimosas destroyed me. fully brunch-drunk by 12:30 | Unlimited refills at brunch led to unexpected intoxication before 1pm. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | being brunch-drunk is a completely different experience than being regular drunk. it feels earned | Daytime drinking at a meal feels socially acceptable in a way regular drinking doesn't. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | went in for eggs and came out brunch-drunk. no regrets | The person ended up drinking more than they planned but is happy about it. | instagram, 2023 |
| 04 | we said one round and then brunch-drunk nap happens and suddenly it's 5pm | Drinking at brunch led to a long nap and the entire afternoon disappearing. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- Someone is intoxicated after drinking at brunch.
- Describing the state of being tipsy or drunk from morning drinks.
- Talking about a brunch outing where the drinking got out of hand.
Do not use it when
- Someone is drunk in a non-brunch context.Use “drunk” instead.
Brunch-drunk vs darty
brunch-drunk
Brunch-drunk is a state: what happens when you drink too much at a morning meal.
VS
darty
Darty is an event: an outdoor daytime party focused on drinking.
Origin and context
Emerged organically from social media culture around brunch as a social institution. The phrase tracks with the rise of bottomless brunch culture in the 2010s.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- low
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