Meaning of the word grog in English

What does grog mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

grog

US /ɡrɑːɡ/

UK /ɡrɒɡ/

a drink made of rum and water, often hot and flavored with lemon or spices

Example:

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The sailors were given a daily ration of grog.

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He warmed himself with a mug of hot grog by the fire.

Synonym:

rum punch hot toddy

drunk or intoxicated

Example:

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After several glasses of wine, he was feeling quite groggy.

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He was too groggy to drive home.

Synonym:

drunk intoxicated tipsy inebriated smashed