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.

英語での「bevvy」の定義と意味

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