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gluggable en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈɡlʌɡəbl̩/

Etymology

From glug + -able.

Meanings

1. (especially, informal, of a wine) Pleasant to drink.
   • 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. 2014 October 12, Holly Williams, quoting Pete Brown, “Real cider: The new generation of British producers”, in The Independent:
   • 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. 2011 May 18, Beppi Crosariol, “What up, moscato? Hip-hop royalty give humble grape something to brag about”, in The Globe and Mail:
   • 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. 2010 April 29, Jonathan Ray, “General Election 2010: top 10 wines to see you though election night”, in The Daily Telegraph:

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