Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spin-the-bottle

noun
/spɪn ðə ˈbɒt.əl/
Definition
A party game where players sit in a circle and take turns spinning a bottle. The person at whom the bottle points when it stops spinning must kiss or perform a similar action with the spinner.
Examples
  • At the birthday party, we all played spin-the-bottle, and it was a lot of fun!
  • They decided to play spin-the-bottle to break the ice with new friends.
  • We laughed so hard during the game of spin-the-bottle!
Meaning
Spin-the-bottle is primarily a social game that often involves flirting or casual romantic interactions among players, typically teenagers or young adults.
Synonyms
  • Truth or dare
  • Pass the bottle