Meaning of gum-tickler | Babel Free

Definitions

A serving of undiluted rum or other spirit.

obsolete, slang

Examples

“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.'”

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