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alc

alc

1 9.9
A short casual name for drinks that contain alcohol, like beer or wine
  • noun
  • Informal
translation icon : alco
  • Many college students prefer to drink alc at parties instead of more traditional beverages.

Examples

  • He said he would limit his alc consumption to special occasions to stay healthy.

  • During the summer, some people choose to relax with a cold alc beverage while enjoying the beach.

  • The ALC recognizes the freedom and responsibility of individuals to make their own choices in light of the best information available to them and their understanding of God's will for their lives, whether those choices be in regard to family planning or any other life situations.

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  • I just met at ALC, who's from Long Island but doesn't sound like it," was tormented by Sandy.

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Synonyms

alco
vsalc
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A slang word for alcohol or a person who drinks too much

is used for the substance itself rather than for drinkers
alk
vsalc
  • Offensive
9.9

An informal name for a person who drinks too much or for alcohol

refers only to the substance, not to a person
liq
vsalc
  • Informal
9.9

A strong alcoholic drink like vodka or whiskey

is a general informal name for the substance not only strong drinks

Surface Forms

alc singular
alcs plural

Etymology

Alc is a casual short form of alcohol, used in speech and writing as a quick name for drinks with alcohol. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'info' for 'information' — alc simply saves time and means 'alcohol'.