English Explanatory Dictionary

turps

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Turpentine or turpentine substitute.
  2. Any alcoholic drink.
noun
  1. plural of TURP

Pronunciation

/tɝps/ /tɜːps/ en-au-turps.ogg

Word forms

turps

Etymology

Clipping of turpentine + -s (diminutive suffix).

Derived words

on the turps
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