scotch
1to put a definite end to; crush; stamp out; foil: to scotch a rumor; to scotch a plan.
to cut, gash, or score.
to injure so as to make harmless.
to block or prop with a wedge or chock.
a cut, gash, or score.
a block or wedge put under a wheel, barrel, etc., to prevent slipping.
Origin of scotch
1Other definitions for scotch (2 of 3)
Other definitions for Scotch (3 of 3)
(used outside of Scotland) of Scottish origin; resembling or regarded as characteristic of Scotland or the Scottish people: Scotch plaid.
Sometimes Offensive. of or relating to Scotland or its inhabitants; Scottish.
(usually lowercase)Informal. frugal; provident; thrifty.
(used with a plural verb)Sometimes Offensive. the inhabitants of Scotland; the Scots.
(often lowercase) Scotch whisky.
Sometimes Offensive. the English language as spoken in Scotland; Scots.
Origin of Scotch
3confusables note For Scotch
Words that may be confused with Scotch
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How to use scotch in a sentence
Rumors that Carole Middleton would join the Australian tour to help look after Prince George have been scotched by the palace.
Situation Vacant: Kate and William Seek New Nanny For George | Tom Sykes | January 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEverywhere was mud and the broken boughs dragging their blackened lengths like scotched serpents.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasDon't talk about it or it'll lift to confounded red head again—it's only scotched for the present.
Red Pepper Burns | Grace S. RichmondOfficial corruption and oppression have been scotched, but would speedily revive if vigilance were relaxed.
The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir | Sir James McCrone DouieAfter all, I ought to have scotched the rusty, red-bellied water-snake leering at me now.
Roof and Meadow | Dallas Lore Sharp
At last, when he got close to the open gate, he hop-scotched, propelling the pebble far into the road.
What Timmy Did | Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes
British Dictionary definitions for scotch (1 of 4)
/ (skɒtʃ) /
to put an end to; crush: bad weather scotched our plans
archaic to injure so as to render harmless
obsolete to cut or score
archaic a gash; scratch
a line marked down, as for hopscotch
Origin of scotch
1British Dictionary definitions for scotch (2 of 4)
/ (skɒtʃ) /
(tr) to block, prop, or prevent from moving with or as if with a wedge
a block or wedge to prevent motion
Origin of scotch
2British Dictionary definitions for Scotch (3 of 4)
/ (skɒtʃ) /
another word for Scottish
the Scots or their language
usage For Scotch
British Dictionary definitions for Scotch (4 of 4)
/ (skɒtʃ) /
Also called: Scotch whisky whisky distilled esp from fermented malted barley and made in Scotland
Northeast English a type of relatively mild beer
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