grog
/grɔg/
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Definition
- Noun:
- An alcoholic drink, typically rum diluted with water: "grog" refers to a beverage made by mixing rum with water, often served hot and sometimes with added lemon juice, sugar, or spices. Historically, it was a standard ration in the British Royal Navy.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The sailors were given their daily ration of grog.
- On a cold night, he enjoyed a mug of hot grog.
Advanced Usage
- "Grog-blossom" (noun, slang): A reddened nose or pimple on the face, attributed to excessive drinking of alcohol.
- His red nose was a classic grog-blossom.
Variants and Related Words
- Grog-shop (noun, archaic): A place where alcoholic drinks, especially grog, are sold; a bar or pub.
- The old sailor stumbled out of the grog-shop.
Synonyms
- Diluted rum: Rum mixed with water.
- Punch (in a broad, historical sense): A mixed drink often containing spirits, water, sugar, and citrus.
Related Phrases
- "To be on the grog" (Australian & New Zealand informal): To be engaged in a bout of heavy drinking.
- He's been on the grog all weekend.