corporation pop

English

Etymology

From corporation (British: a local authority) + pop (a carbonated drink). Used in sarcastic humor, as tap water is not an affluent beverage.

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Noun

corporation pop (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic, Britain) Water, specifically drinking water supplied by a public utility company.
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