Dram Edit Meaning

1.

Scottish word which comes from Scottish Gaelic - the literal meaning of 'dram' in English is simply 'drink', so it doesn't really have to be just whisky/spirits though it's normally used for these things.

Ex.1 'Gies a dram' (Please give me a drink, good sir)

Ex.2 'Gies a dram or I'll f**kin' chib yer heid' (I would very much appreciate a drink as soon as is convenient for you)

See dram, gaelic, whisky, spirit, scotch, scottish, drink, scots

2.

A pour of alcohol. The amount is determined only by the generosity of the pourer.

"Did you bring that whisky? Do you mind if I have a dram?"

"Could I interest you in a dram of something?"

See pour, shot, nip, alcohol, spirit, scottish

3.

1/8 of an ounce or 60 grains of something.

A dram of whiskey (smaller than a shot)

See ounce, grain, shot, poison, 1/8

4.

The Scottish word for 'whiskey' but can also be used for other types of spirits.

"Have a wee dram for the road".

See whiskey, spirit, alcohol, nip

5.

Hoe, Bitch, Slut...Also known as a woman who likes sex with many different men.

I could tell by looking at her that she was a dram.

See Amanda

6.

any person with the tendency to MASSIVELY over act or over react, emotionally.

(stems from DRAMatic)

damn skip that gulls a dram.