Short for “off-licence,” a convenience store that sells alcohol for consumption off the premises. Derived from the license to sell alcohol “off” the premises.
Offy
Example Sentences
"Pop down to the offy and grab some beers."
"The offy on the corner is open late."
Etymology & History
British off-licence abbreviation. British alcohol shop slang. 'Going to the offy' British liquor run. Working-class British casual terminology. Reflects British retail abbreviation culture.
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
Slang
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