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alcopop

British  
/ ˈælkəʊˌpɒp /

noun

  1. informal an alcoholic drink that tastes like a soft drink

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Etymology

Origin of alcopop

C20: from alco ( hol ) + pop 1 (sense 12)

Example Sentences

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"I also enjoy a radler, but it is not beer," one user wrote, while another said, "Radlers are just alcopop and suck. This is a hill I will die on."

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2021

If a worthy, black-and-white drama with subtitles is a nutritious superfood salad, Lockout is a giant sloppy burger served alongside a turquoise alcopop with a sparkler in it.

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2020

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