Definition of drink the Kool-Aid
drink the Kool-Aid
verb
- to succumb to any external influence that affects a person's opinion of something.
The presenters at the conference claimed to be independent contractors, but you could tell they had drank the Kool-Aid.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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| Definitions include: a temporary or inadequate fix for a problem. | |
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| Definitions include: a person one intends to ask out; intended pick-up 2. a crush; a newly begun relationship | |
| Definitions include: when someone tries to move in on a person's girlfriend or boyfriend. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
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