noun

pinter

Pinter (noun) means informal British term for someone drinking, or the number of, pints of beer. Example: “He's a three-pinter on a good night out.”

noun

Informal British term for someone drinking, or the number of, pints of beer.

"He's a three-pinter on a good night out."

How to use pinter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang describing how many pints someone drinks, or a container sized for a certain number of pints.

When to use it

Informal, mainly used in British pub culture.

Word forms

pinters plural, Pinters plural

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Etymology

From pint + -er.

Rhymes for pinter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pinter” mean?

The word “pinter” means informal British term for someone drinking, or the number of, pints of beer. In plain terms, slang describing how many pints someone drinks, or a container sized for a certain number of pints.

How do you use “pinter” in a sentence?

Here is “pinter” used in a sentence: “He's a three-pinter on a good night out.”

What part of speech is “pinter”?

“Pinter” is a noun.

What is the meaning of pinter?

"pinter" (noun) means informal British term for someone drinking, or the number of, pints of beer.