Dutch courage

Noun

Meaning

courage resulting from intoxication

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

liquid courage alcohol bottle liquor booze carouse tipple grog aqua vitae firewater ardent spirits barley-bree alcoholic beverage alcoholic drink demon drink

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Hypernyms

courage bravery braveness courageousness

Examples

They have just started going out with two girls from the same road in Tallaght, so the regular journeys begin and some Dutch courage (not Gold) is needed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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