baptize
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There's a good tavern nearby where they don't baptize liquor!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “baptize” mean?
Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
Is “baptize” formal or informal?
baptize is generally archaic, slang.