bug-juice
Americannoun
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an alcoholic beverage, especially of an inferior quality.
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an unusual or concocted drink.
Etymology
Origin of bug-juice
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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She could even control Dakota during his hyperactive bug-juice fits.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Beat it, now, Ike, ol' Stork!" he cried, "an' take a bottle of bug-juice, an' our slumberin' friend, with you.
From Prairie Flowers by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
They'll pay a visit to every shanty in Deadwood," said Harris, with a grim smile, "and if they don't find us, which they won't, they'll h'ist more than a barrel of bug-juice over their defeat.
From Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road or, The Black Rider of the Black Hills by Wheeler, Edward L.
"Plain case of bug-juice," said one, a little sorrowfully.
From The Westerners by White, Stewart Edward
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