Example: Would you fancy a coldie? Is the meaning of "coldie" obvious the world over?
Originally Posted by JarekSteliga Example: Would you fancy a coldie? Is the meaning of "coldie" obvious the world over? No. I am going to guess that it's some kind of slang for "a cold beer" or something. Am I right? We do say "I think it's time for a cold one" sometimes but I wouldn't say that everyone would know what it means.
Originally Posted by emsr2d2 No. I am going to guess that it's some kind of slang for "a cold beer" or something. Am I right? We do say "I think it's time for a cold one" sometimes but I wouldn't say that everyone would know what it means. I heard this in an American film and yes, it did mean "a cold beer" there.
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