ryyppy — meaning in English
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English meaning
- choke verb To be unable to breathe because something is blocking the throat or windpipe.
- grog noun A drink made from rum mixed with water, traditionally given to sailors.
- libation noun The act of pouring out a drink, usually wine, as an offering to a god.
- suck verb To draw liquid or air into the mouth using the lips and tongue.
- swig verb To drink something in large gulps, often straight from the bottle or can.
- vodka noun A strong, clear spirit distilled mainly from grain or potatoes, typically with little flavor of its own.
Senses
ryyppy is used for these senses in English:
- choke A control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.
- grog (by extension, Australia, New Zealand) Any alcoholic beverage.
- libation (often, _, humorous) A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.
- suck (slang, dated) A short drink, especially a dram of spirits.
- swig (by extension) A long draught from a drink. [from 1620s]
- vodka A serving of the above beverage.
choke — full definition
- verb To be unable to breathe because something is blocking the throat or windpipe.
- verb To squeeze someone's throat so they cannot breathe; to strangle.
- verb To perform badly under pressure at a crucial moment, especially when close to winning.
- noun A valve that adjusts the fuel-air mixture in an engine, especially to help start it when cold.
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