What does it mean to drink a "40" (alcohol)?

Question

i've heard people say that they drank a 40, but always forget to ask what it is. thanks.

Answer 1

It is a 40 ounces glass bottle of beer

Answer 2

it is a 40 oz. beer usually drank in a poor town  

Answer 3

40 oz bottle of beer...

don't play "edward 40-hands" (taping 2 40's to your hands and the duct tape can't come off until your 40's are gone)...it will get you messed up!

Answer 4

A good time is what it means  

Answer 5

You can buy a bottle of beer that is 40 ounces as opposed to the usual 12 oz bottle.

Answer 6

40 ounce bottle of beer

most american brands have this size available from $1.25-$2.75

popular brands are Old English, Mickeys, High Life,

theres also 32 ounce which is popular with Mexican brands like SoL, Tacate, Cuarte Blanca

but most Eurpean/imports beers only go up to 28 ounces like

Hineken Corona Pacifico or  Genuis