Plural of drunkery; drinking establishments, places of drunkenness, or instances of excessive drinking.
From 'drunk' + '-ery' (place or practice of), with '-ies' pluralization, creating a contemptuous or humorous term for bars, taverns, or scenes of drinking.
This wonderful old word suggests places where drunkenness doesn't just happen—it's manufactured and perfected! It has the same contemptuous tone as 'skulduggery' or 'buffoonery,' suggesting frivolous excess.
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