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Meaning of turps | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
tɝps

Definitions

  1. Turpentine or turpentine substitute.
  2. Any alcoholic drink.
    Australia, New-Zealand, slang, uncountable

Examples

“Generally, big nights on the turps take place in The Rocks and around Kings Cross — where you'll hear and smell the action pretty quickly.”
“Crazy sessions on the turps were all part of the culture.”
“She caught my eye, and called out, “Just showing off the studio. Keep the turps flowing.””

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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