gum-tickler
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Meaning · English
A serving of undiluted rum or other spirit.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We drink cocktails and gum-ticklers to amuse ourselves.
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 “gum-tickler” mean?
A serving of undiluted rum or other spirit.
Is “gum-tickler” formal or informal?
gum-tickler is generally slang.