jagodzianka na kościach

Polish

Alternative forms

  • jagodowa na kościach, jagodówka na kościach

Etymology

Literally, blueberry bun (or soup) on the bones. “On the bones” refers to the skull and crossbones toxicity warning on the bottles; see jagodzianka for more.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ja.ɡɔˈd͡ʑaŋ.ka na‿ˈkɔɕ.t͡ɕax/
  • Syllabification: ja‧go‧dzian‧ka na‿koś‧ciach

Noun

jagodzianka na kościach f

  1. (colloquial, humorous) denatured alcohol, methylated spirit (ethyl alcohol rendered unfit for human consumption)
    Synonyms: denaturat, (colloquial) denaturka, (humorous) jagodzianka
    • 2009, Witold Turant, Przygoda na Tylnej Mariackiej[1]:
      Był to rezultat postępującej choroby Burgera[sic], wzmaganej regularnym wprowadzaniem do organizmu solidnej dawki alkoholu, najczęściej w postaci jagodzianki na kościach.
      This was a result of progressing Buerger's disease, amplified by the regular intake of solid doses of alcohol into the body, usually in the form of methylated spirits.

Declension

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