snake juice

noun

1. slang.
   any strong alcoholic drink, esp when home-made

Word History and Origins

Origin of snake juice¹

C19: perhaps so called from its poisonous effects

Example Sentences

One of the presents is a “Funcooker,” while a bottle of “Snake Juice” sits in a corner of the room.

From Slate

You did yesterday, but this mornin' you've got some grub in you, you got somethin' more like a clear head, an' I don't guess any snake juice would help matters along very fast.

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