Dutch courage

noun

Definition of Dutch couragenext
as in ardent spirits

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  1. strong drink
  2. alcohol
  3. liquor
  4. booze
  5. rum
  6. stimulant
  7. intoxicant
  8. tipple
Noun
  • Go for two levels of festive fun — and strong drinks.
    Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This is a strong drink, so pour lightly! 3 of 3Thomas J. Story Tart & Tropical Like the lulo, guanábana is an iconic fruit in Colombia.
    Sunset Magazine, Sunset Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
Definition of strong drink
Noun
  • People reports that about $1 million dollars worth of alcohol from Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila brand Santo were stolen from two trucks taking the shipment to California and Pennsylvania.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • That may reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol the same way the drugs work on food cravings, Hendershot said.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • The shooting occurred 9:47 p.m. on Feb. 9, outside a liquor store at East 14th Street near 151st Avenue, court records show.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Yes, bars and liquor stores are open on Election Day, although that wasn't always the case in some states.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • Lots of fancy restaurants, Lots of booze, lots of Instagram photos of expensive meals.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Drinkers are pushing back on expensive booze, as the surge in sales boosted by Americans who stayed home — and drank more — during the pandemic has ended.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of booze
Noun
  • The most precious underwater find is a blue bead, once used as currency to pay for enslaved people from Africa, tobacco, cotton and rum.
    Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Finding Inspiration From Aperol’s Appeal The fast growth of St-Germain, which was especially popular with fancy mixologists, caught the attention of liquor giant Bacardi, which makes the namesake rum, Dewars Scotch whisky and Patrón tequila.
    John Kell, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of rum
Noun
  • Caffeine Caffeine is a stimulant that wakes you up and promotes energy.
    Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
  • However, there are specific stimulants that can aggravate or bring it on.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of stimulant
Noun
  • The deputies observed an open intoxicant and conducted field sobriety tests before the man was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated and recklessly endangering safety.
    Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The Sheriff's Office said deputies smelled intoxicants on the suspect and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
    Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of intoxicant
Noun
  • Dabs of caviar were liberally offered alongside each dish and there were pairings with tipples such as a vodka gimlet, which calls only for a liberal dose of lime juice.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Distilleries from across the country will also be there to serve their finest tipples.
    Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tipple
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