rotgut

rotgut — noun

1. an informal word for strong, low-quality alcoholic drinks — often homemade or il

1.名詞C1
釋義

an informal word for strong, low-quality alcoholic drinks — often homemade or illegally sold — that are likely to cause physical discomfort or a bad hangover

例句

Gabriel bought rotgut from a man outside the station and regretted it the next morning.

buy + rotgut (direct object)

The doctor told the patient that drinking rotgut was slowly damaging his liver.

drink + rotgut as object

同義詞
  • moonshine

    specifically means homemade or illegally distilled spirits, often with a romantic or daring connotation

  • hooch

    broader informal term for any cheap or homemade alcohol, less vivid than rotgut

  • swill

    can refer to any poor-quality drink (not just alcohol); stronger sense of disgust

反義詞

文法句型

uncountable — no plural form

drink/sell/buy/brew + rotgut

rotgut + noun (modifier)

用法筆記

Unlike general words for low-quality drinks, 'rotgut' specifically implies strong spirits that cause stomach pain or nausea. It is almost never used for beer or wine.

常見錯誤

❌The milk was spoiled and tasted like rotgut.
✅The cheap liquor was so bad the drinkers called it rotgut.
💡rotgut refers only to strong alcoholic drinks, not spoiled food or drink.
❌They ordered a bottle of rotguts at the bar.
✅They ordered a bottle of rotgut at the bar.
💡rotgut is uncountable and has no plural form.