noun
General Slang
turps
TURPS · noun · slang
Alcohol; strong drink
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Alcohol; 'on the turps' means out drinking.
“He was on the turps last night and feels rough today.”
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turps In A Sentence
He was on the turps last night and feels rough today.
Origin & Usage
Australasian slang from 'turpentine', jokingly applied to strong alcohol.
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What does turps mean in Australian slang?
Turps means alcohol or strong drink; being 'on the turps' means out drinking.
Where does the word turps come from?
It's Australasian slang derived from 'turpentine', jokingly applied to strong alcohol.
What does 'on the turps' mean?
It means out drinking alcohol, as in 'He was on the turps last night and feels rough today.'
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