shandy
/ˈʃændi/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.38 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
adj
unsteady, lacking self-discipline or control, somewhat dissipated
adj
empty-headed, crackbrained, half-crazy
noun
A combination dish typically consisting of rice, one or more mains and one or more servings of appetisers.
Australian usage; Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "‘Even the Methodist minister’s wife had a shandy at the sportsground.’"
- "The most popular dishes included special fried rice, chicken with almonds, and sweet and sour pork. Those who were indecisive could order the shandy special, which was basically a combination of the three dishes in one meal."
Etymology
Shortening of shandygaff.
Usage
- British usage
- Uncountable
- Countable
- Australian usage