Meaning & Definition of word "Schnapps"
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Schnapps
/ʃnæps/
noun:
- 1. A strong alcoholic drink distilled from fruit or grain, often flavored and served as a shot.
- Example: After dinner, we enjoyed a round of schnapps to warm up.
- 2. A type of liqueur that is typically sweet and often served in small quantities.
- Example: She offered me a glass of peach schnapps, which is her favorite.
- 3. A term used to describe a small quantity of liquor, generally high in alcohol content.
- Example: He took a quick shot of schnapps before heading to the party.
Etymology
From German 'Schnaps', meaning a small drink or shot of liquor.
Common Phrases and Expressions
schnapsidee:
A foolish idea thought to be brilliant while under the influence of schnapps.
let's take a schnapps:
A suggestion to drink schnapps together.
Related Words
liqueur:
A sweet alcoholic beverage made from fruit, herbs, or spices.
distilled:
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling.
Slang Meanings of schnapps
Meaning: A drink that gets you tipsy quickly.
Example Sentence: After a couple of schnapps, the party really started to get wild.
Meaning: Referring to any strong alcoholic drink in a casual manner.
Example Sentence: He said he was just going to have a schnapps, but ended up buying a bottle.