スコッチ
Meanings
1
Scotch; Scotch whisky
abbreviation
Abbreviation of スコッチウイスキー. In ordinary conversation, スコッチ usually means Scotch whisky rather than anything Scottish in general.
See also: スコッチウイスキー
I ordered Scotch on the rocks at the bar.
2
Scotch tweed
abbreviation
Abbreviation of スコッチツイード. This use is much more limited than the whisky sense and mainly appears in clothing, fabric, or fashion contexts.
See also: スコッチツイード
When talking about fabrics, スコッチ is sometimes used as an abbreviation for Scotch tweed.
Usage patterns
- スコッチを飲むto drink Scotch
We talked while drinking Scotch at the bar.
- スコッチのジャケットa jacket made of Scotch tweed
He was wearing a Scotch tweed jacket.
- スコッチの水割りScotch mixed with water
My father always orders Scotch with water.