English Explanatory Dictionary

long drink of water

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tall person.

Pronunciation

/lɒŋ ˈdɹɪŋk əv ˈwɔːtə/ /lɔŋ ˈdɹɪŋk əv ˈwɔtɚ/ [- ˈwɔɾɚ] en-au-long drink of water.ogg

Word forms

long drink of water long drinks of water tall drink of water

Etymology

The term originated in the United States, and was presumably used in vaudeville performances. It was derived from earlier Scots lang drink.

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