bender

bend-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) A period of heavy drinking; a drinking spree.

  2. 2.

    Something that bends or a person who bends.

  3. 3.

    (British slang, dated, offensive) A derogatory term for a gay man.

Forms

plural: benders

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    go on a bender — Engage in a period of excessive drinking.
  • •
    fender bender — A minor car collision.

Related words

See also: bend, binge, spree
Synonyms: binge, drinking bout, spree

Etymology

From Old English bendan ("to bend") + -er (agent suffix).