Tom and Jerry

American  

noun

1. a hot drink made of rum and water or milk, beaten eggs, spices, and sugar.

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Etymology

Origin of Tom and Jerry

First recorded in 1820–30; named after the principal characters in Life in London (1821) by Pierce Egan (died 1849), English writer

Example Sentences

“It started with Tom and Jerry and Bugs Bunny as a kid, watching them conduct,” Cooper told “CBS Mornings” on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023

It was like watching Tom and Jerry cartoons where the mouse hides behind the door holding a giant hammer to bonk the cat on the head when he races blindly into the room.

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2022

On the sawdust path that led to the manger, you might find a pilgrim, an African drummer, or even Tom from "Tom and Jerry."

From Fox News • Dec. 13, 2021

The eldest, Umma, is just 13 and loves watching cartoons like Tom and Jerry with her younger brothers and sisters.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2021

S'pose there's a time fuse lit when it's a human listening, like a stick of Tom and Jerry dynamite?

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell