dog's soup
The term "dog's soup" is an old-fashioned slang expression that was popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, mainly in the United States.
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Definition
C2General
(informal, dated)A slang term for water, particularly rainwater or puddles.
Example
- After the heavy rain, the streets were filled with dog's soup.
- He asked for a glass of dog's soup to quench his thirst.
C2General
(informal, dated)A colloquial term for a glass of drinking water.
Example
- During the prohibition era, patrons would ask for dog's soup instead of a drink.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dog's soup":
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