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Vocabulary Entry
scrumpy
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A type of strong, often cloudy, cider with a robust flavor, originally produced in the West Country of England.
Example Sentences
"He ordered a pint of scrumpy at the local pub."
"The farmer prides himself on making the best scrumpy in the region."
"We enjoyed refreshing scrumpy during our picnic."
V
verb
To produce or serve scrumpy; to indulge in drinking scrumpy.
Example Sentences
"They scrumpied their way through the cider festival."
"We spent the afternoon scrumpying at the orchard."
"He scrumpied and shared stories of the old days."
A
adjective
Describing something that is rustic or unrefined, often in the context of food or drink.
Example Sentences
"The scrumpy flavor of the cider was unlike anything I've tasted before."
"We enjoyed the scrumpy atmosphere of the countryside pub."
"She preferred the scrumpy version of the traditional recipe."