turps

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English

Etymology

Clipping of turpentine + -s (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /tɝps/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /tɜːps/
  • Audio (AU):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)ps

Noun

turps (uncountable)

  1. (informal) Turpentine or turpentine substitute.
  2. (slang, Australia, New Zealand) Any alcoholic drink.
    • 2005, Paul Smitz, Australia & New Zealand on a Shoestring‎[1], page 72:
      Generally, big nights on the turps take place in The Rocks and around Kings Cross — where you'll hear and smell the action pretty quickly.
    • 2006, Gregor Paul, Hard Men Fight Back: Kiwi Sportsmen Who Beat the Odds to Live Their Dream‎[2], page 199:
      Crazy sessions on the turps were all part of the culture.
    • 2010, Alex Bartoli, Rachel: A Story of Obsessive Love : A Novel‎[3], page 110:
      She caught my eye, and called out, “Just showing off the studio. Keep the turps flowing.”

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