turps
English
Etymology
Clipping of turpentine + -s (diminutive suffix).
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /tɝps/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /tɜːps/
Audio (AU) (file) - Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)ps
Noun
turps (uncountable)
- (informal) Turpentine or turpentine substitute.
- (slang, Australia, New Zealand) Any alcoholic drink.
Derived terms
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