twelve-ounce curls en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From the size of common beer containers (bottles and cans) in the United States: twelve ounces + curls, a weightlifting exercise.
Meanings
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(US, idiomatic, plural, plural-only) Drinking beer.
He sat on the couch all weekend eating chips and doing twelve-ounce curls.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-ounce curls | alternative | lexicographic |