General
skull
What does skull mean?
To drink a beverage, especially beer, in one continuous draught. Also 'skol'.
"The crowd chanted at him to skull his beer."
Origin
Possibly from Scandinavian toast 'skål'; Australian drinking term.
Frequently asked questions
What does skull mean in Australian slang?
It means to drink a drink, especially a beer, in one continuous go without stopping.
Where does skulling a drink come from?
It's thought to come from the Scandinavian toast 'skål', and is a common Australian drinking term.
How do you spell skull as in downing a drink?
It's written variously as skull, skol or scull, all pronounced the same way.
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