Definition

A Scottish unit of measurement for liquid, equivalent to about 0.9 U.S. pints or 0.42 liters.

Example

The recipe calls for a mutchkin of whiskey to enhance the flavor.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a mutchkin?

No, I haven't! What is it?

It's a Scottish unit of measure for liquids, about 0.9 pints.

That’s interesting! I always thought pints were the only way to measure drinks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mutchkin originates from Scottish Gaelic 'muthcinn', meaning a small measure of liquid, specifically a quarter of a pint. The term reflects a specific volume used in the context of drinking.

Memory Tip

Think of a small measure of liquid, like a quarter of a pint, to remember that 'mutchkin' refers to this specific volume.

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