scrumpy
/ (ˈskrʌmpɪ) /
noun
a rough dry cider, brewed esp in the West Country
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Word Origin for scrumpy
from scrump, variant of scrimp (in obsolete sense: withered), referring to the apples used
Words nearby scrumpy
scrummie, scrummy, scrump, scrumple, scrumptious, scrumpy, scrunch, scruncheon, scrunchie, scrunchy, scruple
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Example sentences from the Web for scrumpy
My doggie wagged his scrumpy tail, cocked his expressive ears, and glanced from me to his mistress, but did not rise.
My Doggie and I|R.M. Ballantyne