Catlap
//ˈkæt.læp// noun, slang
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A watery or thin drink (especially tea or milk); a non-alcoholic drink. derogatory, slang, uncountable
"'I will leave you to yourselves, gentlemen,' said the provost, rising; 'when you have done with your crack, you will find me at my wife's tea-table.' ¶ 'And a more accomplished old woman never drank catlap,' said Maxwell, as he shut the door […]"
Example
More examples"'I will leave you to yourselves, gentlemen,' said the provost, rising; 'when you have done with your crack, you will find me at my wife's tea-table.' ¶ 'And a more accomplished old woman never drank catlap,' said Maxwell, as he shut the door […]"
Etymology
From cat + lap.
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