bug-juice

American

[buhg-joos] / ˈbʌgˌdʒus /

noun

Slang.

an alcoholic beverage, especially of an inferior quality.
an unusual or concocted drink.

Etymology

Origin of bug-juice

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

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She could even control Dakota during his hyperactive bug-juice fits.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

"Plain case of bug-juice," said one, a little sorrowfully.

From The Westerners by White, Stewart Edward

They'll pay a visit to every shanty in Deadwood," said Harris, with a grim smile, "and if they don't find us, which they won't, they'll h'ist more than a barrel of bug-juice over their defeat.

From Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road or, The Black Rider of the Black Hills by Wheeler, Edward L.

Beat it, now, Ike, ol' Stork!" he cried, "an' take a bottle of bug-juice, an' our slumberin' friend, with you.

From Prairie Flowers by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)

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