Used during social gatherings when everyone is drinking together to signal a collective drink. At the wedding, the best man exclaimed 'Bottoms up!' and everyone took a sip.
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Complete Drink
Implies finishing your drink in one go, not just taking a sip. His friend shouted 'Bottoms up!' and he chugged his beer.
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Casual Occasions
Commonly used in casual, informal settings like parties, not formal events. At the barbecue, someone yelled 'Bottoms up!' as the music blared.