arrack

/ˈæræk/ or /ˈæræk/ or /ˈærək/

Definitions

1. noun

a strong, colourless spirit distilled from palm sap or rice, popular in India and other parts of Asia.

“The local bar served arrack to its customers, a strong spirit often enjoyed during festivals.”

2. verb

to drink arrack or other spirits excessively.

“After a night of arracking, the young man felt terrible the next morning.”

Synonyms

  • liquor
  • rum

Antonyms

  • sober
  • teetotaller