What does honsul mean in Korean?

혼술 Honsul

Also written: 혼자 술 마시기

Meaning

Drinking alone, on purpose.

When
Appeared around 2016, peaked around 2018
Heard in
daily life, lifestyle, food
Feels
neutral, daily life
Politeness
Casual. Fine with friends and online; skip it in formal writing or with people you should be polite to.

How Koreans use Honsul

  • 오늘은 혼술 정도면 충분하다.

    A little honsul is enough for tonight.

  • 혼술 안주.

    Honsul snacks.