mountain dew

noun

1. illegally distilled corn liquor; moonshine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mountain dew¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

The Spire, like most fountains, has the basics -- Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Brisk Iced Tea and SoBe Lifewater.

From The Daily Beast

If he gets rid of foam cups, where am I going to put my 32oz Mountain Dew?

From The Daily Beast

But he did not impose a tax or penalty on those who drink Mountain Dew, and he would not, because the mere idea is preposterous.

From The Daily Beast

And those who really feel that they will perish unless they have 32 ounces of Mountain Dew Code Red can simply buy two.

From The Daily Beast

After making these suggestions, he would retire to the warm stove and the “mountain dew” again.

From Project Gutenberg

“Have some mountain-dew,” said the Butterfly, gracefully handing him a blue-bell filled with the precious liquid.

From Project Gutenberg

This is real mountain dew, Lundie, and it warms the heart like a gleam of bonnie Scotland.

From Project Gutenberg

The mountain dew was still in the earth though and the dust was heavy with damp and not flying.

From Project Gutenberg

It waited in the centre, and whetted impatience by sly trips in twos and three to stables or side alleys for "mountain dew."

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