SCHNAPPS


Meaning of SCHNAPPS in English

/shnahps, shnaps/ , n.

1. (in Europe) any strong, dry spirit, as slivovitz, aquavit, or kirsch.

2. a drink of schnapps.

Also, schnaps .

[ 1810-20; snaps lit., gulp, mouthful, der. of snappen to SNAP ]

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