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Etymology

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drink +‎ -athon

Noun

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drinkathon (plural drinkathons)

  1. (informal) A prolonged session of drinking alcohol.
    • 2004, Robert Reid, Central America on a shoestring, page 52:
      The Weary Traveler has a messy Sunday night barbecue/drinkathon that attracts folks staying at the beach.