grog-shop

A sailor walks into a grog-shop by the harbor.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A place where grog is sold: "grog-shop" refers to a shop or establishment that sells grog, which is a type of alcoholic drink, especially rum diluted with water. Historically, it was a low-cost tavern or bar.

Usage Examples

• (A bar where grog is sold, often frequented by seamen.)
• (A disreputable drinking establishment.)

Advanced Usage

• "to run a grog-shop": to operate such an establishment.
  • After retiring from the navy, he opened a small grog-shop near the docks. (He began selling alcoholic drinks to sailors.)

Variants and Related Words

• Groggery (n): another term for a grog-shop.

  • The groggery was a popular spot for off-duty soldiers. (A place serving grog.)

• Grog (n): the alcoholic drink itself, typically rum mixed with water.

  • The sailors were issued a daily ration of grog. (The diluted rum drink.)

Synonyms

• Tavern: a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed.
• Bar: an establishment serving alcoholic beverages.
• Pub (British English): a public house serving drinks.

Related Idioms

• "Grog-blossom": a red, swollen nose caused by excessive drinking of grog or alcohol.

  • His grog-blossom nose was a telltale sign of his visits to the grog-shop. (A nose disfigured by heavy drinking.)

• "Grog-shop politician": a person who frequents bars and talks about politics without real authority.

  • He was just a grog-shop politician, shouting opinions after a few drinks. (An amateur politician found in taverns.)