bobby n.3
(Aus.) (in WA) a very small glass of beer served in a pub.
Aus. Lang. (2 edn) 229: In Brisbane and Sydney, 7 oz. measures are sevens, but in Perth clubs the nearest measures (6oz.) are bobbies. | ||
Three Sheets to the Wind 241: Once you’ve mastered these technicalities, you might want to try ordering a pony, a bobbie, a ten, eight or six, a handle, a seven, a butcher, or simply a glass - or perhaps a small glass. | ||
Gigglewater: Get on the Turps in Aus. 18 May 🌐 Beer also comes in bobbies, ponies, sixes, cans, stubbies, throw downs, and grenades, long necks.’ Pretty confusing eh, mate? | ||
Bottlemart:Drinkspiration 🌐 For those with an extra large thirst, the Jug is for you. Available in most States, the Jug is a 1140ml behemoth of beery deliciousness. It’s not an actual glass on its own [...] it’s a jug which you’ll usually share with your mates by pouring it into a Pony, Bobbie [...] or Pint glass of your choice . |