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turps

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /tɝps/ / /tɜːps/

noun

Etymology: Clipping of turpentine + -s (diminutive suffix).

  1. Turpentine or turpentine substitute.
  2. Any alcoholic drink.

    “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.”