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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(obsolete, slang) A serving of undiluted rum or other spirit..
We drink cocktails and gum-ticklers to amuse ourselves.
Mr Venus, reminded of the duties of hospitality, produced some rum. In answer to the inquiry, 'Will you mix it, Mr Wegg?' that gentleman pleasantly rejoined, 'I think not, sir. On so auspicious an occasion, I prefer to take it in the form of a Gum-Tickler.'
Use gum-tickler when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Gum-tickler means (obsolete, slang) A serving of undiluted rum or other spirit..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
We drink cocktails and gum-ticklers to amuse ourselves.
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