shandygaff

[shan-dee-gaf]

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a mixed drink of beer with ginger beer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shandygaff¹

First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

"Pass around the shandygaff," says brave old Morley!

From Project Gutenberg

A shandygaff "chute" � la Boyton would suit, Or of Pilsener lager a Nile or Niagara— Would that it through my œsophagus sank!

From Project Gutenberg

Bindle was receiving in his sitting-room at the Sceptre, surrounded by the leading spirits of St. Joseph's, including the kangaroo, which was clutching a large glass of shandygaff.

From Project Gutenberg

After a ten-mile pull on the river, a shandygaff of Bass and champagne is comforting to the oarsman.

From Project Gutenberg

Officers dismounted at the Club, quaffed "shandygaff" and sometimes even "Scotch and soda" in silent sense of exasperation.

From Project Gutenberg