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
  • Holiday gatherings with family and friends often feature alcohol as a staple of the festivities.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Three people with knowledge of Hegseth’s time at CVA told The New Yorker he was forced to step down from his role there in part because of his abuse of alcohol on the job.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • Black liquor is a by-product of the paper production process, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes Valuation Jay-Z became hip-hop's first billionaire in 2019 and, since then, has doubled his fortune thanks to his lucrative liquor businesses.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • Alas, old-school controversies about booze and women sound downright quaint after the chain of scandals in this year’s confirmation battles.
    Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Everything's hot and muggy, and there's voodoo and magic and booze and music permeating the air.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of booze
Noun
  • Spirits enthusiasts can look forward to exclusive pours from Last Drop, a top shelf portfolio of whiskies, rums, and brandies brought to you by the same folks responsible for Pappy Van Winkle and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Brown-Forman recently posted a better-than-expected report after missing estimates over several consecutive quarters, with pockets of strength in some of its bourbon and rum brands.
    Julie Coleman, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rum
Noun
  • Glover suggests unplugging from any media about an hour before going to bed and avoiding stimulants before bedtime.
    Alice Park, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Products containing the herb berberine offer only a few pounds of weight loss, while many dietary supplement weight loss products contain stimulants such as sibutramine and laxatives such as phenolphthalein, which increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cancer.
    C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 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
  • There's a reason the 0% tipple scooped a Great Taste Award.
    Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The menu gives English teatime vibes with lovely sandwiches, fresh pastries, Cadbury cocoa and tipples for happy hour.
    Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of tipple
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