scotch

US /skɑːtʃ/
UK /skɑːtʃ/
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1.

a type of whisky made in Scotland, typically from malted barley

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He ordered a glass of single malt Scotch.
Do you prefer your Scotch on the rocks or neat?
1.

to decisively put an end to; to prevent from happening or being successful

:
The new evidence will scotch any rumors of a cover-up.
His plans were scotched by lack of funding.
1.

of or relating to Scotland or its people

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He has a strong Scotch accent.
They celebrated with a traditional Scotch meal.