Neknomination

//ˈnɛk nɔmɪˈneɪʃən// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An online drinking game, typically involving a person uploading a video of themselves drinking a pint of an alcoholic beverage (most commonly beer) in one gulp, then nominating two or more others to do the same. slang, uncountable

    "The controversial Neknomination craze has reportedly led to the death of another young British man, after a rugby player mixed two pints of gin with teabags and said to the camera: “This is how you drink.”"

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of neknomination. alt-of, uncountable
  3. 3
    Alternative letter-case form of neknomination. alt-of, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
neknominate

Example

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"The controversial Neknomination craze has reportedly led to the death of another young British man, after a rugby player mixed two pints of gin with teabags and said to the camera: “This is how you drink.”"

Etymology

From neck (“to drink very quickly”) + nomination. Originated in Australia and gained popularity on social media.

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drinking game

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