toddy
Americannoun
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a drink made of alcoholic liquor and hot water, sweetened and sometimes spiced with cloves.
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the drawn sap, especially when fermented, of any of several toddy palms, used as a drink.
noun
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a drink made from spirits, esp whisky, with hot water, sugar, and usually lemon juice
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the sap of various palm trees ( toddy or wine palms ), used as a beverage
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the liquor prepared from this sap
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(in Malaysia) a milky-white sour alcoholic drink made from fermented coconut milk, drunk chiefly by Indians
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Etymology
Origin of toddy
First recorded in 1600–10, toddy is from the Hindi word tāḍi
Vocabulary lists containing toddy
Example Sentences
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The relationship with new Chelsea owner Toddy Boehly was uneasy from the start as the club employed a scattergun transfer policy.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024
The dramatic effect of heating a Toddy with this antique device is a holiday visual treat, but they are quite dangerous so I advise caution.
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2022
Toddy Stander said her husband died Tuesday from complications of diabetes as their home in the Omaha, Nebraska, suburb of Ralston.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2022
Long Range Toddy paid $18.80, $4.20 and $2.60.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2019
“Well, and I just guess they slept late,” Toddy called as the mule turned away and trotted down the walk.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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