Do the Finnish have a word for getting drunk alone in your underwear?

The Finnish have a word for getting drunk alone in your underwear, and it’s called kalsarikääpä.

Imagine you're sitting on the floor of your room, wearing just your underwear, with a big mug of hot chocolate or beer in your hand. You're all cozy, maybe watching TV or just staring at the ceiling, feeling super relaxed because you’re drunk and no one is around to bother you, that’s kalsarikääpä!

• Kalsari means "underwear" (like your favorite pajama pants).
• Kääpä means "drinking" or "getting drunk".

So, kalsarikääpä is like having a private party with yourself, you're all dressed up in comfort, and the only thing you have to worry about is how much you’re going to drink.

It's like when you finish your homework and decide to eat ice cream for dinner, just because you can. No rules, no guests, just you and your drink, that’s kalsarikääpä! The Finnish have a word for getting drunk alone in your underwear, and it’s called kalsarikääpä.

Imagine you're sitting on the floor of your room, wearing just your underwear, with a big mug of hot chocolate or beer in your hand. You're all cozy, maybe watching TV or just staring at the ceiling, feeling super relaxed because you’re drunk and no one is around to bother you, that’s kalsarikääpä!