catch a buzz



catch a buzz

slang To become mildly intoxicated without becoming completely drunk. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. At my age I can't go out drinking all night long anymore, but I still like to catch a buzz on the weekend.
See also: buzz, catch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Azarias-Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Marcelinamahr-tse-LEE-nahPolish
Ulick-Irish
Francinefrawn-SEEN (French), fran-SEEN (English)French, English
LÉA-French
Eligioel-LEE-jo (Italian), el-LEE-khyo (Spanish)Italian, Spanish