The structure is a playful alteration of "beverage," dropping the middle syllables and adding a "-y" suffix for a casual, friendly sound. It is used in British English, especially in Scotland and Northern England, to mean a drink, usually beer or another alcoholic beverage. People typically say "Fancy a bevvy after work?" or "We had a few bevvies last night." The term originated in 20th century British slang, and remains common in informal UK speech, particularly among working class and youth culture.

Definition und Bedeutung von „bevvy“ im Englischen

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