Scotch vs. Whiskey — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on May 13, 2023
Difference Between Scotch and Whiskey
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Scotch
To put an abrupt end to
The prime minister scotched the rumors of her illness with a public appearance.
Whiskey
An alcoholic liquor distilled from grain, such as corn, rye, or barley, and containing approximately 40 to 50 percent ethyl alcohol by volume.
Scotch
To injure so as to render harmless
"Would that the hour were come! We will not scotch, but kill" (George Gordon, Lord Byron).
Whiskey
A drink of such liquor.
Scotch
(Archaic) To cut or score
"He scotched him and notched him like a carbonado" (William Shakespeare).
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Whiskey
A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).
Scotch
To block (a wheel, for example) with a prop to prevent rolling or slipping.
Whiskey
A drink of whiskey.
Scotch
A surface cut or abrasion.
Whiskey
(historical) A light gig or carriage; a tim-whiskey.
Scotch
A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
Whiskey
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Scotch
A block or wedge used as a prop behind or under an object likely to roll.
Whiskey
Same as Whisky, a liquor.
Scotch
(used with a pl. verb) The people of Scotland.
Whiskey
A light carriage built for rapid motion; - called also tim-whiskey.
Scotch
Scots.
Whiskey
A liquor made from fermented mash of grain
Scotch
Scotch whisky.
Scotch
Scottish. See Usage Note at Scottish.
Scotch
(Offensive) Frugal or stingy.
Scotch
A surface cut or abrasion.
Scotch
A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
Scotch
A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
A scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground
Scotch
Scotch tape
Scotch
(transitive) To cut or score; to wound superficially.
Scotch
(transitive) To prevent (something) from being successful.
The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.
Scotch
(transitive) To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.
Scotch
(transitive) To block a wheel or other round object.
The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels.
Scotch
(transitive) To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
Scotch
To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.
Yarn is scotched immediately after it has been dried and while it is still warm. [http://www.google.com/patents?id=DXdGAAAAEBAJ&pg=PP3&vq=scotched&dq=scotching]
Scotch
To clothe or cover up.
Scotch
To rape.
Scotch
Of or pertaining to Scotland, its language, or its inhabitants; Scottish.
Scotch
The dialect or dialects of English spoken by the people of Scotland.
Scotch
Collectively, the people of Scotland.
Scotch
A chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping; as, a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground.
Scotch
A slight cut or incision; a score.
Scotch
To shoulder up; to prop or block with a wedge, chock, etc., as a wheel, to prevent its rolling or slipping.
Scotch
To cut superficially; to wound; to score.
We have scotched the snake, not killed it.
Scotch
A slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
Scotch
Whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still
Scotch
Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of;
What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
Foil your opponent
Scotch
Make a small cut or score into
Scotch
Of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language;
Scots gaelic
The Scots community in New York
`Scottish' tends to be the more formal term as in `The Scottish Symphony' or `Scottish authors' or `Scottish mountains'
`Scotch' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland except in such frozen phrases as `Scotch broth' or `Scotch whiskey' or `Scotch plaid'
Scotch
Avoiding waste;
An economical meal
An economical shopper
A frugal farmer
A frugal lunch
A sparing father and a spending son
Sparing in their use of heat and light
Stinting in bestowing gifts
Thrifty because they remember the great Depression
`scotch' is used only informally
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