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grog
What does grog mean?
Alcoholic drink in general, especially beer; 'on the grog' means drinking heavily.
"He's been on the grog all weekend."
Origin
British naval slang from the 18th century, named after Admiral 'Old Grog' Vernon who ordered sailors' rum diluted. Adopted broadly in Australia as a general word for booze.
Frequently asked questions
What does grog mean in Australia?
Grog is a general term for alcohol — beer, wine, or spirits.
What does on the grog mean?
Being 'on the grog' means drinking heavily or going on a drinking session.
Where does the word grog come from?
From 18th-century British navy slang, after Admiral 'Old Grog' Vernon who watered down sailors' rum.
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