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English
Etymology
From drop + -ie.
Noun
droppie (plural droppies)
- (colloquial, chiefly Scotland) A small drink, especially of alcohol.
1920, Will Fyffe (lyrics and music), “I Belong to Glasgow”:There's nae harm in taking a droppie
It ends all your trouble and strife
It gives you a feeling that when you get home
You don't give a hang for your wife
2012, Nigel Tranter, Warden of the Queen's March:Rob reappeared with the empty jug, and announced that he had a droppie of French brandy, if the laird felt in need.
- (rugby, Australia, New Zealand, slang) A drop goal.
- (Australia, New Zealand, slang) A drop kick.
Dutch
Noun
droppie n (plural droppies)
- Alternative form of dropje