Gattin

v.

Heard in Cork and Waterford

The act of drinking alcoholic beverages with friends or acquaintances.

In use

You goin gattin later?" "Are we goin gattin' tonight P.J?

Posh English

Are you going out for alcoholic refreshment later? Are we going out for alcoholic refreshment tonight, P.J.?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Gattin' to da beatUnderage binge drinking while listening to fast-paced dance music.
  • SkullThe act of consuming alcoholic beverages rapidly and in large quantities.
  • PissAdult term for urine, if one goes on the piss one is heading out for a few beverages…
  • Bitta lushAlcoholic beverages.
  • BushinTo drink alcoholic beverages outdoors, often in unusual or public locations.
  • GargleAlcoholic beverages. Can be used to as an alternative to "going out on the town."