acid drop

noun

, British.

1. a tart candy, as a sourball.

acid drop

noun

1. a boiled sweet with a sharp taste

Word History and Origins

Origin of acid drop¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Late at night received orders to dig the Acid Drop Copse position next day, and occupy it as soon as the guns are sent back.

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Add nitric acid drop by drop till the tin is completely attacked.

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Glad to see you, but you'll get into a jinky little row if the Acid Drop catches you!

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"They'll make such a noise if we have them in, and it will wake the Acid Drop and bring her down upon us," said Sylvia.

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I'm going to make love to you all the evening, just for the sport of seeing the Acid Drop's face.

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