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Synonyms of rotgut

11 similar words

Another word for rotgut is gut rot. Other synonyms of rotgut are hooch, swill, red-eye, bug juice and corn liquor.

Synonyms and similar words for rotgut

nounRaw or poor-quality alcoholic liquor.

gut rotSynonym of rotgut (“a type of alcoholic drink”).
hooch
swill
red-eyeA strong but poor-quality whiskey.
bug juice
corn liquorA distilled spirit, derived from maize, having a high alcohol content and little flavor.
firewater
moonshine
mountain dew
poteen Ireland
white lightningIllegally distilled whiskey.

Meaning of rotgut

noun Raw or poor-quality alcoholic liquor.

Full definition of rotgut

Questions about synonyms of rotgut

What is another word for rotgut?: Rotgut has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as gut rot, hooch, swill, red-eye, bug juice, corn liquor, firewater and moonshine.
What does rotgut mean?: Rotgut means raw or poor-quality alcoholic liquor.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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