dram

1/8 of an ounce or 60 grains of something.

A dram of whiskey (smaller than a shot)

by Kryzm February 08, 2006

dram

any person with the tendency to MASSIVELY over act or over react, emotionally.

(stems from DRAMatic)

damn skip that gulls a dram.

by ikarus December 16, 2003

Dram

A pour of alcohol. The amount is determined only by the generosity of the pourer.

"Did you bring that whisky? Do you mind if I have a dram?"

"Could I interest you in a dram of something?"

by Vedi July 27, 2008

Dram

Scottish word which comes from Scottish Gaelic - the literal meaning of 'dram' in English is simply 'drink', so it doesn't really have to be just whisky/spirits though it's normally used for these things.

Ex.1 'Gies a dram' (Please give me a drink, good sir)
Ex.2 'Gies a dram or I'll f**kin' chib yer heid' (I would very much appreciate a drink as soon as is convenient for you)

by Alasdair Slessor February 29, 2008

Drams

Slang for lots of drama

She cheated on her boyfriend AGAIN? What a waste cyattie, ain't got no time for her drams.

by JustAnotherCyattieYouUsedToKno July 30, 2013

DRAM

dram 1 (drm)
n.
1. Abbr. dr.
a. A unit of weight in the U.S. Customary System equal to 1/16 of an ounce or 27.34 grains (1.77 grams).
b. A unit of apothecary weight equal to 1/8 of an ounce or 60 grains (3.89 grams). See Table at measurement.

2.
a. A small draft: took a dram of brandy.
b. A small amount; a bit: not a dram of compassion.
Middle English dragme, a drachma, a unit of weight, from Old French, from Late Latin dragma, from Latin drachma; see drachma.
3. A small amount of anything as in a wee dram (wee means very small)

I believe I'll have a wee dram of Scotch Whisky before I turn in tonight.

by Papaw Jeff October 19, 2013

Dram

The Scottish word for 'whiskey' but can also be used for other types of spirits.

"Have a wee dram for the road".

by JazKaos November 04, 2005