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

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 4, 2005

Dram

Hoe, Bitch, Slut...Also known as a woman who likes sex with many different men.

I could tell by looking at her that she was a dram.

by Amanda February 27, 2005

dram

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

A dram of whiskey (smaller than a shot)

by Kryzm February 8, 2006

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