social lubricant

Noun

Meaning

social lubricant (plural social lubricants)

A food, beverage, drug or activity that helps people feel more comfortable in social occasions.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

bacchus fuddle toxicant inebriant potation

Examples

Beer is considered to be a social lubricant in many societies citation citation and is consumed in countries all over the world. Source: Internet

Facebook is currently the most popular social networking site and touts many advantages to its users including serving as a social lubricant for individuals who otherwise have difficulties forming and maintaining both strong and weak ties with others. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

social lion social listening social loafing social maladjustment social malaise social marginalisation