26984 words

scotch

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
to prevent something from being believed or being done:

Examples:

Her remarks were intended to scotch rumours of imminent job losses.
2
a type of whisky (= a strong alcoholic drink) made in Scotland:

Examples:

a bottle of Scotch
I'll have a Scotch (= a glass of Scotch).
3
made or produced in Scotland:

Examples:

Scotch whisky
4
to prevent something from being believed or being done:

Examples:

The company hoped to scotch the rumors of a takeover.

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