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drop

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈpĩ.ɡɐ/pin·ga

Definitions

2
1

A small drop of liquid.

Usage examples

Add just a drop of milk to your coffee.
A drop of rain landed on her nose.

Synonyms

2

(Informal) A strong alcoholic spirit, especially Brazilian sugarcane spirit (cachaça).

Informal and colloquial usage. Common in Brazil for 'cachaça'.

Usage examples

He offered me a shot of the local firewater.
This pinga has a distinctive flavor.