overproof

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Pronunciation

IPA /(ˌ)əʊvəˈpɹuːf/

Noun

overproof noun

A spirit possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.

Verb

overproof verb

To proof (allow dough containing yeast to rise) excessively.

Adjective

overproof adjective

Possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.

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OP above proof strong 110 proof heavy overoaked overdrunken whiskeyful alcoholized overstout overfermented overhopped boozy spiked drunk overpotent forty-rod drunken

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