Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

abuseman's holiday

noun

/əˈbjuːzmənz ˈhɒlədeɪ/

Definition

A day spent indulging in one’s vices or engaging in excessive leisure, often at the expense of productivity.

Examples

After a week of strict dieting, Jake considered his cheat day an abuseman’s holiday.
The presentation was a drag, but the after-party felt like an abuseman’s holiday for everyone who attended.

Meaning

The term suggests that someone is enjoying what they typically denounce or criticize, particularly in a metaphorical sense relating to work versus relaxation.