stiff drink

noun

: a strong alcoholic drink
He poured himself a stiff drink.

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On the individual side, Kamath suggests that instead of reaching for a stiff drink, grab one of the many alcohol-free or alcohol-removed beverage alternatives that have become popular in recent years. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025 Rocco’s Steakhouse Nothing beats going out for a steak and a stiff drink after a busy week — that’s why food trends come and go but the steakhouse experience always remains popular. — Rana Good, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

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“Stiff drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiff%20drink. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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