In acute laryngitis, which is the most common cause of voice loss and hoarseness, you suddenly lose your voice or become hoarse. Acute laryngitis can result from: Viral infection. Viral infections, such as those that cause the common cold, can cause your vocal cords to swell. Bacterial throat infection.
Hooch is a colloquial nickname for an illegally distilled corn or grain-based alcoholic beverage, also known as moonshine, PGA (pure grain alcohol), or creek water.
Pinochle is a derivative of Bezique, a 2 player game of French origin still widely played in Europe. Bezique was popular in Paris gaming establishments in the 19th century, and appeared briefly in Britain around the 1860s but never really gained in popularity.