bye n.
SE in slang uses
In compounds
(UK Und.) a story told while a confederate robs the listener.
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(UK Und.) an old pimp.
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an alcoholic drink, taken other than at mealtimes.
Falstaff’s Wedding (1766) I iii: I could wish, nevertheless, old white wine stood higher in his lordship’s favour; that I may not be stinted at table, or in my by-drinkings. | ||
Daily Tel. 10 Jan. 5 3: Our business men [...] take [...] many more ‘bye-drinks’ in the way of ‘sherry’ and ‘whiskey cold’ than is good for them [F&H]. |
In phrases
(UK Und.) begging in a wheedling manner.
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