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toddy

American  
[tod-ee] / ˈtɒd i /

noun

plural

toddies

  1. a drink made of alcoholic liquor and hot water, sweetened and sometimes spiced with cloves.

  2. the drawn sap, especially when fermented, of any of several toddy palms, used as a drink.

toddy British  
/ ˈtɒdɪ /

noun

  1. a drink made from spirits, esp whisky, with hot water, sugar, and usually lemon juice

    1. the sap of various palm trees ( toddy or wine palms ), used as a beverage

    2. the liquor prepared from this sap

  3. (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

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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

Under Drayden Van Dyke, Improbable was forced four-wide around both turns but was in the lead until being tracked down by Jon Court and Long Range Toddy.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2019

Long Range Toddy paid $18.80, $4.20 and $2.60.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2019

“That ain’t surprisin’, Son,” Toddy Hughes said with a leery grin, “bein’ as yesterd’y was Mr. Blakeslee’s weddin’ day.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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