noun, verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A technique for drinking alcohol very quickly by placing a straw in it (to allow air to replace the liquid) but drinking around the straw instead of through it. slang

Verb

1. 1
   To drink in this manner. slang, transitive

Etymology

Blend of straw + torpedo.

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