gluggable

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

glug +‎ -able

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

gluggable (comparative more gluggable, superlative most gluggable)

  1. (especially of a wine) Pleasant to drink.
    • 2010 April 29, Jonathan Ray, “General Election 2010: top 10 wines to see you though election night”, in The Daily Telegraph[1]:
      Perfect election night fare, this is a beaujolais-in-all-but-name made from 100 per cent gamay. Soft, fruity and refreshing, it is simple, carefree and gloriously gluggable.
    • 2011 May 18, Beppi Crosariol, “What up, moscato? Hip-hop royalty give humble grape something to brag about”, in The Globe and Mail[2]:
      Recently, though, a myriad of U.S. and Australian producers have chimed in with mostly still, medium-sweet, gluggable renditions that tend to sell for $6 to $7.
    • 2014 October 12, Holly Williams, quoting Pete Brown, “Real cider: The new generation of British producers”, in The Independent[3]:
      It's about high-juice content. Crush apples, get the juice out, ferment it – that's how cider is made. You get lovely drinks with a balance of sweetness and acidity, and nice tannins from the apple skins. It's very gluggable, but also has layers and depth.