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borrel.

a shot of an alcoholic drink such as rum or gin; a tot

6 characters2 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɔ.rəl/
  1. a shot of an alcoholic drink such as rum or gin; a tot

    masculine
  2. an informal, often impromptu reception or meetup, typically involving alcoholic drinks

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Diminutive of Middle Dutch borre, borne (“well, drinkwater”). Compare bron (“well”).

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