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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

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
SpanishGrog/ɡroɣ/
FrenchGrog/ɡʁɔɡ/
GermanGrog/ɡʁɔk/
ItalianGrog/ɡroɡ/
PortugueseGrogue/ɡʁɔɡi/
RussianГрог/ɡrok/
Chinese (Simplified)格罗格/gé luó gé/
Japaneseグログ/gurogu/
Arabicغروغ/ɣroɣ/
Korean그로그/geurogeu/

Indian Language Translations

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
Hindiग्रॉग/ɡrɔːɡ/
Bengaliগ্রগ/ɡroɡ/
Tamilக்ராக்/krɑːɡ/
Teluguగ్రాగ్/ɡrɑːɡ/
Marathiग्रॉग/ɡrɔɡ/
Gujaratiગ્રોગ/ɡrɔɡ/
Punjabiਗ੍ਰੋਗ/ɡroɡ/
Kannadaಗ್ರಾಗ್/ɡrɑːɡ/
Malayalamഗ്രോഗ്/ɡroɡ/
Odiaଗ୍ରୋଗ୍/ɡroɡ/
Urduگروگ/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.

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