toddy
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi ताड़ी (tāṛī).
Noun
toddy (countable and uncountable, plural toddies)
- Clipping of hot toddy.
- (dated) The sweet sap from any of several tropical trees fermented to make an alcoholic drink.
- 1927, F. E. Penny, chapter 4, in Pulling the Strings:
- A turban and loincloth soaked in blood had been found; also a staff. These properties were known to have belonged to a toddy drawer. He had disappeared.
Synonyms
- see also Thesaurus:alcoholic beverage
Derived terms
- toddy bird
- toddy cat