rotgut
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rot·gut
(rŏt′gŭt′)n. Slang
Raw, inferior liquor.
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rotgut
(ˈrɒtˌɡʌt)n
(Brewing) facetious slang alcoholic drink, esp spirits, of inferior quality
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rot•gut
(ˈrɒtˌgʌt)n.
Slang. cheap and inferior liquor.
[1590–1600]
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Noun | 1. | rotgut - any alcoholic beverage of inferior quality alcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, inebriant, intoxicant - a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him" |
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rotgut
n (pej inf) → Fusel m (inf)
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