tall one

American  

noun

Informal.

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

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Example Sentences

“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

They were so tall, one version of the story goes, that Ferdinand Magellan’s 16th century crew dubbed them “Patagones,” from the Spanish for “big foot.”

From Science Magazine

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

From Los Angeles Times