"thirst-buster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thirst-busters [plural]
Etymology: thirst + buster Etymology templates: {{compound|en|thirst|buster}} thirst + buster Head templates: {{en-noun}} thirst-buster (plural thirst-busters)
  1. (colloquial) A carbonated beverage. Tags: colloquial Categories (topical): Beverages Synonyms (carbonated beverage): soda, pop, soda pop
    Sense id: en-thirst-buster-en-noun-SBzkAawy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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