Final drink before bed.
Nightcap
NIYT-kap
ˈnaɪtkap
Noun
Example Sentences
"Quick nightcap?"
"Just a nightcap."
Etymology & History
British term for last drink. Cap off the night.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1700s
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Language
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Formality
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