schnapps

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Definitions of schnapps word

noun schnapps (in Europe) any strong, dry spirit, as slivovitz, aquavit, or kirsch. 1
noun schnapps a drink of schnapps. 1
noun schnapps strong alcoholic beverage 1
uncountable noun schnapps Schnapps is a strong alcoholic drink made from potatoes. 0
uncountable noun schnapps A schnapps is a glass of schnapps. 0
noun schnapps a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20; < German, < Dutch or Low German snaps literally, gulp, mouthful, derivative of snappen to snap

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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