Lushin

n.

Heard in Galway, Donegal and Limerick

Engaged in a heavy session of drinking alcohol.

In use

Are you going lushing down in the village tonight or staying home with the missus?

Posh English

Are you bound for a night of spirited imbibing in the village this evening?

Same phrase, other counties

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  • SessionAn all-day drinking session.
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  • Session tonight boy!An enthusiastic announcement that one is going out drinking tonight and intends to…
  • On a wild oneEngaged in a particularly riotous drinking session.