Pour one out

Meaning

Honor someone absent or deceased by pouring a drink.

Usage

Used in remembrance rituals.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Street or hip-hop tradition showing respect.

Popularized in late 20th-century urban culture.