Bevvy

Bevvy (noun / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Bevvies, Bevvy session, Bevvied)

Definition:

A bevvy is a drink, almost always an alcoholic one. It is a friendly, casual way to say “a pint” or “a few drinks”, as in “fancy a bevvy after work?”. “Bevvied” can describe someone who has had a few.

Where Bevvy Comes From:

Bevvy is a shortened, playful form of “beverage”. It has been part of British and Irish slang for generations, particularly in Scotland and the North of England, and it is often cited among the slang words that people either love or cannot stand. It is understood across the UK, though it sounds a little old-fashioned to some younger speakers.

How People Actually Use Bevvy:

It is used when inviting someone for a drink or describing a night out. “Bevvy” is also a noun for a single drink, as in “I will get you a bevvy”. Because it is cheery and informal, it is usually used among friends, and it appears more in speech than in writing.

Is Bevvy Used in the USA?

Rarely. Americans would say “a drink” or “a few beers”, and “bevvy” may come across as quaint, although it is easy to understand from context.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Fancy a quick bevvy after work?”

  Meaning: Do you want to go for a drink?

• “We had a few bevvies on Saturday.”

  Meaning: We went out drinking.

• “What is your favourite bevvy?”

  Meaning: What do you like to drink?

Similar Slang:

Cuppa, Pissed, Mate, Banter, Pint, Tipple

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