turps
Meaning
- Turpentine.
- Alcoholic drink, especially in the phrase 'on the turps', meaning drinking heavily.
Example
He was on the turps all weekend at his mate's buck's party.
Origin
Shortening of 'turpentine'.
Variants
on the turps
Nearby words
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