Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pink elephants

Noun Phrase

/pɪŋk ˈɛlɪfənts/

Definition

A metaphorical term often used to describe hallucinations or imaginary figures, particularly those experienced when someone is intoxicated.

Examples

After a few drinks, he started talking about pink elephants dancing in the bar.
She claimed to have seen pink elephants while on a wild night out with friends.
The phrase ‘seeing pink elephants’ is commonly used to refer to drunken hallucinations.

Meaning

The phrase ‘pink elephants’ suggests the absurdity of visualizing or perceiving something unreal, often used in the context of someone’s imagination becoming exaggerated or distorted, especially under the influence of alcohol.