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stingo

[sting-goh]

noun

Chiefly British Slang.
  1. strong beer.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of stingo1

1625–35; sting + -o; blotto, stinko
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Example Sentences

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Collins sings, plays guitars and drums and is assisted mainly by bassist Paul Stingo, who also adds delightful supporting vocals.

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Sam’s wondering, increasingly erotic regard of Marian brings to mind William Styron’s Stingo and Sophie, or even Philip Roth’s Zuckerman and Amy Bellette.

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He heard me play for several days in a row, interrupting sonatas by Locatelli and Leclair to request “Cup o’ Stingo” and “Cold and Raw.”

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“He and the music-master can play ‘Stingo!’ by rubbing wet goblets.”

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Liebling and Joseph Mitchell trafficked in composite characters—Colonel Stingo and Mr. Flood, respectively.

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