Irish up

English Etymology From a stereotype of Irish people as often having a drinking problem; see Wikipedia at Anti-Irish sentiment. The verb's popularization was increased by an episode of The Simpsons in 2002. Pronunciation en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Irish up.wav US Verb * en transitive informal To add alcohol to a drink that doesn't normally have it. en spike<id:add alcohol or other drugs> en You want me to Irish up that punch bowl for ya? No? Ha, OK — your loss! en 2002 w:Joel H. Cohen Ginger Brawl in the Family (The Simpsons) Brawl in the Family 16:47 w:The Simpsons 13 7 Ginger: Think you could Irish up this coffee for me? Flanders: Whoops, watch the swears, Honey Bear. We don't use the "I" word in this house. en intransitive To get drunk. en sober up en beer up gin up liquor up wine up Related terms en Irish coffee