drink link

noun

An ATM machine.

Meanings

noundrink link (plural drink links)

plural drink links

  1. IrelandUKinformalAn ATM machine.

    'Yes, and CCTV on the drink link and at Fabio's chipper.'

    2023, Sam Blake, The Mystery of Four
    1 more example

    This particular ATM was known as the 'drink-link'. It was good to know she would get money any time, for an extra round or a taxi home — assuming she could still remember her PIN number.

    2000, William Cullen, Doris Lehniger, B for Business, page 91

Origin

Humorously suggesting that it is a convenient source of money for alcoholic drinks.

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