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/ʃnæps/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A strong alcoholic drink distilled from fruit or grain, often flavored and served as a shot.
After dinner, we enjoyed a round of schnapps to warm up.
A type of liqueur that is typically sweet and often served in small quantities.
She offered me a glass of peach schnapps, which is her favorite.
A term used to describe a small quantity of liquor, generally high in alcohol content.
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
A drink that gets you tipsy quickly.
After a couple of schnapps, the party really started to get wild.
Referring to any strong alcoholic drink in a casual manner.
He said he was just going to have a schnapps, but ended up buying a bottle.