A summery alcoholic drink popular in the UK.
Pimm’s
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Pimm's, that is."
"I've never seen such a Pimm's in all my life."
Etymology & History
British gin-based liqueur drink, invented by James Pimm in 1820s London. Pimm's No. 1 Cup is summer cocktail icon, served with lemonade, fruit, and mint. Associated with British summer events (Wimbledon, Henley Regatta). Cultural marker of British summer.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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