strong drink

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English

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Etymology

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Distinguishing the kind of drink, as also soft drink, hard drink, etc.

Noun

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strong drink (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of liquor, an alcoholic beverage, particularly a distilled beverage with a high alcohol content.
    Sure, beer is alcoholic, sure, but I wouldn't really call it a strong drink. Maybe a really strong IPA would count, though.

Descendants

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  • Scottish Gaelic: deoch làidir (calque)