typhoon fifth

English

Etymology

The name derives from the practice of acquiring a large bottle in preparation for sitting out a typhoon.

Pronunciation

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Noun

typhoon fifth (plural typhoon fifths)

  1. (slang) An 1800-ml bottle of spirits, especially sake.
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