turps

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Scrabble points
7
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/tɝps/
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/tɝps/ · /tɜːps/

Definition of turps

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (informal, uncountable)Turpentine or turpentine substitute.
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noun

  1. (informal, uncountable)Turpentine or turpentine substitute.
  2. (Australia, New-Zealand, slang, uncountable)Any alcoholic drink.
    “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.”
    “Crazy sessions on the turps were all part of the culture.”
    “She caught my eye, and called out, “Just showing off the studio. Keep the turps flowing.””
  3. (form-of, plural)plural of TURP

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Etymology

Clipping of turpentine + -s (diminutive suffix).

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