A fork of Rural Dictionary
Drinking excessively, especially during the week, and staying out until last call. Usually needs to happen more than one consecutive night in order to really count as Flintering, but getting completely blitzed can still qualify. Originates in Ireland.
"Darrach, why do you look so tired? You have a big proposal today!" "Man, I've been Flintering all week. I'm WRECKED!"
The raw, blistered thumb occuring as a result of excessive attempts to get a lighter to work (oftentimes containing a smidgen of fuel to keep your hopes up). Windy days only magnify the chances of developing Flinter's Finger: The smoker's version of Nintendo Thumb.
"Hey buddy - up for a game of Tecmo?" "Nah, the last thing I need is Nintendo Thumb on top of this Flinter's Finger."