bevvy
1 of 2noun
bev·vy ˈbe-vē 
plural bevvies
British, informal
: beverage
At a telecommunications conference bright and early yesterday, as guests sipped their coffee, tea and juice, Trujillo took his morning caffeine hit with a slurp on his favourite bevvy. The former Pepsico director was happily knocking back a breakfast Pepsi Max.
Michael Evans, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 Apr. 2008
Michael Evans, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 Apr. 2008 especially : an alcoholic beverage (such as beer)
Office workers eased past, on their way home after a couple of bevvies. Ian Rankin, Exit Music, 2007
Ian Rankin, Exit Music, 2007 If I wasn't going out for a few bevvies with my friends on a Saturday night, I'd be at home with Deborah. Simon Wilson, Nottingham Evening Post, 18 Mar. 2011
Simon Wilson, Nottingham Evening Post, 18 Mar. 2011 Now that spring is in the air, and the evenings are getting lighter, enjoying a few bevvies outdoors is back on everyone's agenda. Your Local Guardian, 7 Apr. 2011
Your Local Guardian, 7 Apr. 2011 bevvy
2 of 2intransitive verb
bev·vy ˈbe-vē
bevvied; bevvying; bevvies
British, informal
: to drink alcohol (such as beer)
The real issue is that a weekend derby is an excuse for hour after hour of bevvying, with tension and controversy thrown into what can become a poisonous mix. The Herald (Glasgow), 28 Feb. 2011
The Herald (Glasgow), 28 Feb. 2011
Word History
Etymology
Noun
bev(erage) + -y entry 4
Intransitive verb
derivative of bevvy entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
1889, in the meaning defined above
Intransitive Verb
1934, in the meaning defined above