Shandy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃændi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shandy is a noun meaning (uncountable, UK, Ireland) A drink made by mixing beer and lemonade.
Meaning
(uncountable, UK, Ireland) A drink made by mixing beer and lemonade.
More Meanings
- (countable) A glass of this drink.
- (Northern England, Scotland) wild, energetic, romping, boisterous, rambunctious
- (Northern England, Scotland) unsteady, lacking self-discipline or control, somewhat dissipated
- (Northern England, Scotland) empty-headed, crackbrained, half-crazy
- (Northern England, Scotland) mild, gentle; shy, bashful, timid, reluctant, unmotivated
- (Northern England, Scotland) poor-looking, miserable, broken-down, low, common, mean; shabby, untidy
- (Australia, in Australian Chinese cuisine) A combination dish typically consisting of rice, one or more mains and one or more servings of appetisers.
Example Sentences
‘Even the Methodist minister’s wife had a shandy at the sportsground.’
The most popular dishes included special fried rice, chicken with almonds, and sweet and sour pork. Those who were indecisive could order the shandy special, which was basically a combination of the three dishes in one meal.
Word Forms
- shandies
- shandier
- shandiest
Synonyms for shandy
Depending on context, synonyms include shandygaff.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shandygaff, gaff, lemonade, cherryade, citronade, collins.
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