shandy

shandy
shandy (n.) "mix of beer and fizzy lemonade," 1888, shortening of shandygaff (1853), of unknown origin.

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  • shandy — UK [ˈʃændɪ] / US noun [uncountable] Word forms shandy : singular shandy plural shandies a) an alcoholic drink made by mixing beer and lemonade b) [countable] a glass of this drink …   English dictionary

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