droppie

English

Etymology

From drop +‎ -ie.

Noun

droppie (plural droppies)

1. (colloquial, chiefly Scotland) A small drink, especially of alcohol.
   • 1920, Will Fyffe (lyrics and music), “I Belong to Glasgow”:

     There's nae harm in taking a droppie
     It ends all your trouble and strife
     It gives you a feeling that when you get home
     You don't give a hang for your wife

   • 2012, Nigel Tranter, Warden of the Queen's March:

     Rob reappeared with the empty jug, and announced that he had a droppie of French brandy, if the laird felt in need.

2. (rugby, Australia, New Zealand, slang) A drop goal.
3. (Australia, New Zealand, slang) A drop kick.

Dutch

Noun

droppie n (plural droppies)

1. Alternative form of dropje