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Grog - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Grog is a type of alcoholic drink, traditionally made with rum mixed with water, often flavored with lime or spices. It was historically consumed by sailors.

grog

/ɡrɑɡ/ /ɡrɒɡ/

Definition:

An alcoholic drink, especially rum diluted with water, often associated with sailors.

Synonyms:

rum, liquor, booze, spirits

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

water, juice

Common Collocations:

grog shop, grog ration, grog blossom

Derivatives:

groggy, grogginess

Usage Tips:

Use 'grog' to refer to diluted alcoholic drinks, especially in historical or nautical contexts.

Common Phrases:

grog and grub, grog on board, grog time

Etymology:

Originates from 'Old Grog,' the nickname of Admiral Vernon who ordered diluted rum for sailors in 1740.

Examples:

  • 1. The sailors shared a bottle of grog after their long voyage.
  • 2. He felt dizzy after drinking too much grog at the party.
  • 3. The pirate captain handed out grog to his crew as a reward.
  • 4. In the old navy, grog was a daily ration for sailors.

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