bottle-o
/ˈbɒt.əl.əʊ/
Very CommonA bottle shop. A store that sells alcohol for takeaway.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | can you swing past the bottle-o on the way here | Asking someone to stop and pick up drinks before arriving. | instagram, 2023 |
| 02 | bottle-o closes at 10 so we need to move | Urgency to get to the bottle shop before it shuts. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | doing a bottle-o run, what does everyone want | Offering to go pick up drinks and asking for requests. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | that bottle-o has the best range for the price | A particular bottle shop has a good selection at reasonable cost. | reddit, 2022 |
Use it when
- Mentioning a stop to pick up alcohol.
- Planning for a party or get-together that needs drinks.
- Referring to a bottle shop by location or in directions.
Do not use it when
- Formal or professional writing.Use “bottle shop” instead.
Origin and context
Australian -o suffix applied to bottle shop. Follows the same word-shortening pattern common throughout Australian English.
- First seen
- mid-1900s
- Confidence
- medium
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