by snowtoad February 05, 2011
Characteristic red face and neck that some Asian people get when drinking alcohol. The reason for this is not allergy, but because of a defective enzyme, acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, which breaks down a byproduct of alcohol metabolism, acetaldehyde, into acetic acid. Thus, the acetaldehyde levels build up and cause the skin flushing, rapid heart rate, and sweating.
by Pete1018 May 11, 2007
After years of abusive drinking a persons blood vesels in their face burst and become damaged resulting in a red face and large bulbus red nose.
by Michael Connors March 28, 2006