Abs, abbreviation of absinthe.
Absinthage, m. (familiar), the drinking or mixing of absinthe.
Absinthe, f. (familiar), faire son ——, to mix absinthe with water. Absinthe à la hussarde is prepared by slowly pouring in the water; “l’amazone” is mixed in like manner, but with an adjunction of gum; “la panachée” is absinthe with a dash of gum or anisette; “la purée” is prepared by quickly pouring in the water. Faire son —— en parlant, to spit when talking. Heure de l’——, the hour when that beverage is discussed in the cafés, generally from four to six p.m. Avaler son ——, see [Avaler].
[Absinthé], adj. (familiar), intoxicated on absinthe.
Absinther (familiar), s’——, to drink absinthe; to be a confirmed tippler of absinthe.
Absintheur, m. (familiar), a drinker of absinthe; one who makes it a practice of getting drunk on absinthe.
Absinthier, or absintheur, m., retailer of absinthe.
Absinthisme, m. (familiar), state of body and mind resulting from excessive drinking of absinthe.
Absorber (familiar), to eat and drink a great deal, to “guzzle.”