grogshop

grog·shop

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grog-shop]
- /ˈgrɒgˌʃɒp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grog-shop]
- /ˈgrɒgˌʃɒp/

Definitions of grogshop word

noun grogshop a saloon or barroom, especially a cheap one. 1
noun grogshop A shop or room where strong liquors are sold and drunk. 1
noun grogshop a drinking place, esp one of disreputable character 0
noun grogshop a shop where liquor can be bought for drinking off the premises 0
noun grogshop a saloon 0

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Origin of grogshop

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75; grog + shop

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Parts of speech for Grogshop

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grogshop popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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