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SENSATION, n. A small amount, esp. of alcohol.Gsw. 1955 J. Fullerton Miller in Moira Burgess and Hamish Whyte Streets of Stone (1985) 124:
He heard the clink of glasses and Jess saying, 'No much for me, Joe — just a wee sensation.'wm.Sc. 1974 Roddy McMillan The Bevellers 15:
Norrie, just gie the brush the least wee sensation on the wheel there ...Edb. 1991:
"Would you like another glass of wine?" "No, I've still got some ... och well then, just a wee sensation."Sc. 1994 Herald 10 Oct 17:
It is now nightfall, the time when any self-respecting supporter's thought turn to taking a small sensation.