a state of intoxication where the said "drunk" person did not have a sip of alcohol but seems to be in an intoxicated state. Mostly prevalent in the Irish or Celtic people because of their inherited ability to absorb alcohol from the air, with a high enough concentration.
At the wedding, young Patrick and Bridget seemed to be drunk even though they could not possibly be. Aunt Eileen nudged her husband and said "must be the second-hand drunkness."
by Bridget Boyle September 30, 2007
Bitch had nothing to drink but she still made out with that guy because everybody else was drunk. She was second hand drunk.
by MrNickRo November 2, 2008
by PooN DEZIGN SLC September 23, 2004
When you yourself are not drinking but are around people that are, and as a result their drunkedness rubs off on you.
by Smalls555555555 May 16, 2011
The more sociable and fun feeling you get when surrounded by drunk people, but technically sober yourself. This is due to the subconscious knowledge that those around you are less judgmental due to their inebriated state.
Person 1: “Yo bro, have you been drinking??? You’re supposed to be DD!”
Person 2: “”Nah, bro I’m sober just enjoying this second hand drunk ya feel?”
Person 2: “”Nah, bro I’m sober just enjoying this second hand drunk ya feel?”
by Larmonaid October 3, 2019