the mistaken belief that by drinking until your liver turns to crumbly chalk, things will be better.
jeff just got dumped by his missus, so he headed down the pub for and extended session of wishful drinking.
by somdeluxe May 9, 2011
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That point along the road to inebriated where you start to think about things that bum you out, people you miss, and how you wish the situation you were drinking in was more enjoyable.
(At the bar)
Jim: Hey Paul, what's wrong with Doug over there? He doesn't look too good.
Paul: Nah, he's fine. He's just "wistful drinking".
Jim: Hey Paul, what's wrong with Doug over there? He doesn't look too good.
Paul: Nah, he's fine. He's just "wistful drinking".
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