A bottle of vodka containing 0.25 l (roughly half a pint). Historically, the name derives from an old Russian unit of liquid measure called the чека. In Soviet and modern Russian everyday speech, street culture, and literature, it is a staple term for a quick, cheap, and easily concealable amount of alcohol.
Постоянно покупаем крупным и средним оптом чекушку (0,25 л) и бутылку водочную (0,5 л). Цены хорошие, рыночные. Звоните в любое время.
We constantly buy in bulk large and medium-sized half (0.25 l) and standard vodka bottles (0.5 l). Prices are good, following the market. Call at any time.
(Кузьменко Ю. @ waste.com.ua)
