swift half
swift half · swift halves
An alcoholic drink, usually half the usual amount, that is intended to be consumed quicklyAn alcoholic drink, usually half the usual amount (e.g. a half-pint of beer), that is intended to be consumed quickly.
Meaning
1 senses(Ireland, UK, informal)An alcoholic drink, usually half the usual amount (e.g. a half-pint of beer), that is intended to be consumed quickly.
Near-synonym: swiftie
Forms
plural: swift halves| Singular | swift half |
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See also
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