Word 'grog' in Other Languages
- grog in Assamese অসমীয়া
- grog in Bengali বাংলা
- grog in Bodo बड़ो
- grog in Dogri डोगरी
- grog in English
- grog in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- grog in Hindi हिन्दी
- grog in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- grog in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- grog in Konkani कोंकणी
- grog in Maithili মৈথিলী
- grog in Malayalam മലയാളം
- grog in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- grog in Marathi मराठी
- grog in Nepali नेपाली
- grog in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- grog in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- grog in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- grog in Santali
- grog in Sindhi سنڌي
- grog in Tamil தமிழ்
- grog in Telugu తెలుగు
- grog in Urdu اُردُو
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Grog
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ɡrɒɡ/ (UK), /ɡrɑːɡ/ (US)
Definitions
- A diluted alcoholic beverage, especially rum mixed with water.
- Any alcoholic drink, particularly of poor quality.
- A coarse, ground ceramic material used in pottery.
Usage Examples
- The sailors enjoyed their daily ration of grog.
- That bar serves the worst grog I’ve ever tasted.
Etymology
Derived from the nickname "Old Grog" of British Admiral Edward Vernon, who ordered rum to be diluted with water in 1740.
Synonyms
Rum, liquor, spirits, moonshine.
Antonyms
Non-alcoholic beverage, water, juice.
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Grog | /ɡroɣ/ |
| French | Grog | /ɡʁɔɡ/ |
| German | Grog | /ɡʁɔk/ |
| Italian | Grog | /ɡroɡ/ |
| Portuguese | Grogue | /ɡʁɔɡi/ |
| Russian | Грог | /ɡrok/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 格罗格 | /gé luó gé/ |
| Japanese | グログ | /gurogu/ |
| Arabic | غروغ | /ɣroɣ/ |
| Korean | 그로그 | /geurogeu/ |
Indian Language Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | ग्रॉग | /ɡrɔːɡ/ |
| Bengali | গ্রগ | /ɡroɡ/ |
| Tamil | க்ராக் | /krɑːɡ/ |
| Telugu | గ్రాగ్ | /ɡrɑːɡ/ |
| Marathi | ग्रॉग | /ɡrɔɡ/ |
| Gujarati | ગ્રોગ | /ɡrɔɡ/ |
| Punjabi | ਗ੍ਰੋਗ | /ɡroɡ/ |
| Kannada | ಗ್ರಾಗ್ | /ɡrɑːɡ/ |
| Malayalam | ഗ്രോഗ് | /ɡroɡ/ |
| Odia | ଗ୍ରୋଗ୍ | /ɡroɡ/ |
| Urdu | گروگ | /ɡroɡ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɡrɒɡ/
- American English: /ɡrɑːɡ/
Historical Usage
Grog was originally introduced in the British Royal Navy in 1740 as a way to dilute rum and prevent drunkenness among sailors.
Cultural Nuances
Grog is closely associated with seafaring traditions and pirate folklore. It has also inspired various modern cocktails and drinks.
More Information
The concept of grog has evolved, and today it can refer to any alcoholic beverage, especially those consumed in informal settings.