birls

Definition of birlsnext
present tense third-person singular of birl, chiefly Scottish
as in wassails
to take part in drunken revelry spent a good part of his time in Edinburgh birling into the wee small hours of the night

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  • Sugary drinks are defined as non-alcoholic beverages with natural or artificial sweeteners, or drinks with less than 50% fruit juice.
    Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Bánh chưng steaming, dumplings sizzling, and drinks free flowing, hosts and guests alike best roll up their sleeves for the revelry.
    Ingu Chen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Feb. 2026
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  • There are few things more luxurious than a handsome couch or chair, but there’s no need to forgo the Netflix binges with a bowl of buttery popcorn or make the kids sit on the floor.
    Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Twice, there’s been no need for the daily Mountain Dew and Coca-Cola binges, the chance at discovering a new offensive wrinkle that the Broncos’ head man’s eyes glued to tape until the wee morning.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Birls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birls. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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