English word origin

Etymology of bevvy

Clipping of beverage + -y (diminutive suffix).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Clipping of beverage; especially, an alcoholic beverage.

verb

To get drunk.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of beverage + -y (diminutive suffix).

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Root classification mention*peh₃-ine-pro

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Machine-source provenance

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