brewskis
/ˈbruː.skiz/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Brewskis is an informal, humorous word for beers. People usually use it when talking about drinking casually with friends.
- We grabbed a few brewskis after work.
- He offered us some cold brewskis.
Adinary Nuance
Brewskis is much more casual and playful than beer. People use it in jokes, friendly talk, or relaxed social settings. It can sound childish, so it is not good for formal writing, business talk, or polite requests.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- bia
- Spanish
- cerveza
- Chinese
- 啤酒
- Japanese
- ビール
- Korean
- 맥주
Etymology
Brewskis is an American English slang word, formed from brew and the playful plural ending -skis. It became popular in casual speech in the late 20th century.
Common phrases
grab some brewskisa few brewskisice-cold brewskis
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is brewskis a formal word?
- No. It is very informal and playful.
- Can I use brewskis in business writing?
- No. Use beer instead.
- Is brewskis the same as beer?
- Yes, but it is a casual, joking way to say beer.