Saufgelage

German

Etymology

saufen +‎ Gelage

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzaʊ̯fɡəˌlaːɡə/ (Germany)
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  • IPA(key): /ˈsaʊ̯fɡeˌlaːɡ/, [saɔ̯f-], [-ɡ̥e-] (Austria, Southern Germany, Switzerland)

Noun

Saufgelage n (strong, genitive Saufgelages, plural Saufgelage)

  1. (derogatory) batter, binge (An event where people gather specifically with the intention of consuming large quantities of alcohol, sometimes to the point of poisoning.)
    Synonym: Besäufnis

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