Firewater: meaning, definitions and examples
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firewater
[ หfaษชษrหwษtษr ]
alcoholic beverage
Firewater is a colloquial term for strong alcoholic beverages, especially distilled spirits. It is often used to refer to homemade or inferior-quality liquors that have a high alcohol content. The term evokes a sense of potency and can imply danger or recklessness when consumed in excess. While the origin is steeped in history, firewater has been used in various cultures to refer to any strong drink, especially those that can cause intoxication quickly.
Synonyms
hooch, liquor, moonshine, spirits.
Examples of usage
- He poured himself a shot of firewater after a long day.
- They warned him not to drink too much firewater at the party.
- The locals joked about the firewater served at the festival.
Translations
Translations of the word "firewater" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รกgua-fogo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคจเคฟ เคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Feuerwasser
๐ฎ๐ฉ air api
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะณะฝัะฝะฐ ะฒะพะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ognista woda
๐ฏ๐ต ็ซๆฐด
๐ซ๐ท eau-de-vie
๐ช๐ธ aguardiente
๐น๐ท ateล suyu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ ๋ฌผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุก ุงููุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ ohnivรก voda
๐ธ๐ฐ ohnivรก voda
๐จ๐ณ ็ซๆฐด
๐ธ๐ฎ ognjena voda
๐ฎ๐ธ eldvatn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัาะฐ ัั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแชแฎแแแก แฌแงแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ od suyu
๐ฒ๐ฝ agua ardiente
Etymology
The term 'firewater' has its roots in the early interactions between European settlers and Native American tribes in North America. It was used to describe the potent alcoholic beverages introduced by Europeans, which were often distilled spirits. The word 'fire' refers to the burning sensation that strong alcohol can create when consumed, while 'water' contrasts with the idea of water as a mild, safe beverage. Over time, 'firewater' has evolved to describe any strong or high-proof liquor, particularly those that might be considered dangerous to drink in large quantities. This term has been used in various cultural contexts and even in literature to convey the effects of alcohol consumption. The usage reflects a broader understanding of the cultural significance of alcohol and its implications in social settings.