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Grog: meaning, definitions and examples

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grog

 

[ ษกrษ’ษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of drink

Grog is a term for a mixed alcoholic beverage, often made with rum and water, sometimes flavored with lime or sugar. Traditionally associated with sailors, it has a historical context that connects it to the British Navy, where it was issued to sailors to boost morale and prevent scurvy. Grog can also refer more broadly to any diluted alcoholic drink.

Synonyms

beverage, mixed drink, punch, rum

Examples of usage

  • The crew enjoyed a cup of grog after a long day at sea.
  • She mixed up some grog for the party guests.
  • In the 18th century, grog was a common drink for sailors.
  • I served the grog in traditional tankards.
  • The recipe for grog has many variations, depending on the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "grog" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ grog

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grog

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grog

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grog

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋กœ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูˆุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grog

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grog

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒญ้ฅฎ้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒฆแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grog

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grog

Word origin

The word 'grog' has its origins in the early 18th century and is attributed to British Admiral Edward Vernon. He was known for diluting rum with water to make it more palatable for sailors, a mixture which was often referred to as 'grog'. The name itself likely comes from the 'grog cloth' that Vernon wore, which was a type of coarse fabric. Grog quickly became a staple among sailors in the British Navy, serving both as a morale booster and a means of preventing scurvy by encouraging hydration. Over the years, the term evolved to encompass a variety of mixed alcoholic drinks and became entrenched in maritime culture. Today, grog is used informally to refer to any drink that includes alcohol, but the connection to its historical maritime roots remains significant.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,800, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.