belly-wash

American

[bel-ee-wosh, -wawsh] / ˈbɛl iˌwɒʃ, -ˌwɔʃ /

noun

Slang.

any barely drinkable liquid or beverage, as inferior soda, beer, coffee, or soup.

Etymology

Origin of belly-wash

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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The scene in the office of Al Tyler with off-stage jazz bands, is a true picture of the slapdash production of vaudeville and musical belly-wash by the mighty morons of the "continuous."

From Time Magazine Archive

"They ain't nothin' to drink but belly-wash in this town," said Andy boyishly.

From Project Gutenberg

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