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.