sling beer

sling beer

To serve alcoholic drinks, especially draft beer, behind a counter at a bar or pub. Primarily heard in US. I had a part-time job slinging beer during college to help me pay for my tuition. You'll need a college degree if you want to do more than just sling beer for the rest of your life.
See also: beer, sling
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sling beer

work as a bartender. North American informal
See also: beer, sling
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See also:
  • beer up
  • beer (one)
  • beer me
  • pound beer
  • slam beer
  • beer
  • hopfest
  • small beer/small potatoes
  • brewster
  • homebrew
References in periodicals archive
Of single moms who sling beers for a few bucks an hour but can't get Medicaid because they earn too much?