retox

American  

[ree-toks] / ˈri tɒks /

noun

1. a period during which a person interrupts or ends a regimen of abstinence from alcohol, drugs, or unhealthy food, often as a binge.

   Bring on the chili cheese fries, because after four months of clean eating, I’m ready for a little retox!

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verb (used without object)

1. to interrupt or end a regimen of abstinence from alcohol, drugs, or unhealthy food, often as a binge.

   If we find out you’re retoxing with your druggie friends, you’re not coming back in this house.

Etymology

Origin of retox

First recorded in 2005–10; re- ( def. ) + (de)tox(ify) ( def. ), on the model of detox ( def. )

Example Sentences

The cost to “detox/retox,” according to the brewery’s website, is $20.

From Washington Times

Aim for balance year round, rather than doing a pendulum swing from detox to retox.

From Seattle Times

Over the last year, Retox has taken in everything from subtle and smooth deep house vibes to upbeat old-school garage and disco classics at its Sunday afternoon jam.

From The Guardian