proper nounrɒb ˈrɔɪˌräb ˈroi
(1671–1734), Scottish outlaw; born Robert Macgregor. His reputation as a Scottish Robin Hood was exaggerated in Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name (1817).
noun rɒbˈrɔɪˌräb ˈroi
A cocktail made of Scotch whisky and vermouth.
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Well,’ grandpa explains, ‘there's also a Rob Roy, which is Vermouth and Scotch.’
- The days of Scotch and ginger ale, even a Rob Roy, are long over according to these pros.
- Don't order things that are otherwise hard, like a Rob Roy, since downing them without alcohol will surely give you away as a novice drinker.