tall one

American  

noun

Informal.

1. a beverage, especially an alcoholic drink, in a tall glass.

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Example Sentences

One of the pirates, a tall one, with dark hair and an oddly shapeless nose, raised his sword high.

From Literature

“Literally, like, one tall one and one short, round one.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s very annoying to be a duo. People always say, ‘Oh, you’re the tall one, you’re the short one.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms. Graves broke barriers — not only as a celebrated dancer for a multiracial company that showcased African American excellence in a traditionally European art form, but also, at a towering 5-foot-10 ½, as an exceptionally tall one.

From New York Times

The tall one, who was strongly built with close-cropped hair, immediately jumped into the water and ran to him.

From Literature