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wreck the hoose juice
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(Scottish) Buckfast Tonic Wine, a strong fortified wine popular in parts of Scotland
Slang
What does "wreck the hoose juice" mean in Scottish slang?
It is used in Scotland, especially in Glasgow and the West of Scotland, to refer to Buckfast Tonic Wine, a strong (15%) caffeinated fortified wine notorious for its association with antisocial behavior, violence, and public disorder. People typically say "A bottle of wreck the hoose juice and he went mental" or "Stay away from that wreck the hoose juice." The term originated in late 20th or early 21st century Scottish slang, playing on the drink's reputation for causing destructive behavior, and remains common alongside "commotion lotion" and "electric soup."
Examples
He brought a bottle of wreck the hoose juice to the party.



























