A biscuit that you dunk in your tea, sort of like a cookie that’s supposed to aid in digestion.
Digestive
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Digestive, that is."
"I've never seen such a Digestive in all my life."
Etymology & History
British type of biscuit. Digestive biscuit marketed for digestion aid. British tea accompaniment. Americans less familiar.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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