Charmingly British slang for the activity of going to pubs — specifically the habitual or recreational practice of hopping between them. 'Pubbing' implies leisure, socialising, and a certain dedication to the British institution of the public house. It's often paired with other social activities in phrases like 'pubbing and clubbing,' suggesting a full night out. The word captures something the British take seriously: the pub isn't just a place to drink, it's a cultural ritual, and 'pubbing' is the verb form of that ritual.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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They spent the whole bank holiday weekend pubbing their way through every traditional inn in the village.
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(British) The practice of frequenting pubs.
“Good morning 🌞 for the final day of the #BRAPA spring holiday from the train down from Aberdeen to Perth. Pushing for six ticks today, through the pain barrier. Can my special Scottish playlist get me through? Happy pubbing wherever you are!”
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