GROG | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Grog

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 18th century: said to be from Old Grog, the reputed nickname (because of his grogram cloak) of Admiral Vernon (1684–1757), who in 1740 first ordered diluted (instead of neat) rum to be served out to sailors

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡrɒɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

spirits (originally rum) mixed with water.

Short Definition:

spirits originally rum mixed with water

Definition:

crushed unglazed pottery or brick used as an additive in plaster or clay.

Short Definition:

crushed unglazed pottery or brick used as additive

Word: Grog

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡrɒɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

drink alcohol, especially to excess

Short Definition:

drink alcohol

Examples:
  • he's been seen grogging up at McIntyre's
  • people travelled 50 miles or more to grog on

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