Whiskey: meaning, definitions and examples

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whiskey

 

[ หˆwษชski ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drink

Whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. It is typically aged in wooden casks, which gives it its distinct flavor. Whiskey is enjoyed by many people around the world and is often consumed neat or with ice.

Synonyms

bourbon, rye, scotch

Examples of usage

  • Would you like a glass of whiskey on the rocks?
  • He ordered a shot of whiskey at the bar.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

In slang, whiskey can refer to courage or bravery. It is often used in phrases like 'whiskey up' or 'whiskey courage' to describe someone's bold actions or decisions.

Synonyms

boldness, bravery, courage

Examples of usage

  • She really whiskeys up when she's facing a challenge.
  • His whiskey courage helped him speak up at the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "whiskey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น uรญsque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคนเคฟเคธเฅเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Whiskey

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wiski

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ัะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ whisky

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใ‚นใ‚ญใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท whisky

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ whisky

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท viski

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์Šคํ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูŠุณูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ whisky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ whisky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅจๅฃซๅฟŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viskรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธัะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ viski

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ whisky

Etymology

The word 'whiskey' has its origins in the Gaelic language, where it was called 'uisce beatha' meaning 'water of life'. This term was later anglicized to 'usquebaugh' and eventually shortened to 'whiskey'. Whiskey has a long history dating back to the early 15th century in Scotland and Ireland, where it was first distilled by monks for medicinal purposes.

See also: whisk, whisker, whiskers, whisking, whisky.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,068, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.