cocktail
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɒkteɪl/noun
Definitions
A mixed alcoholic beverage.
Synonyms:cktmixed drinkA mixture of other substances or things.
Example: Scientists found a cocktail of pollutants in the river downstream from the chemical factory.
A horse, not of pure breed, but having only one eighth or one sixteenth impure blood in its veins.
A mean, half-hearted fellow; a coward.
verb
Definitions
To adulterate (fuel, etc.) by mixing in other substances.
To treat (a person) to cocktails.
Example: He dined and cocktailed her at the most exclusive bars and restaurants.
adjective
Definitions
Ostentatiously lacking in manners.