steamer

English

/ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/, /ˈstimɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A babycino (frothy milk drink).
  • A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.
  • (horse racing) A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.
  • (Britain) An act of fellatio.
  • (Britain) A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group).
  • (Britain) A drinking session.
  • (Australia) A dish made by cooking diced meat very slowly in a tightly sealed pot with a minimum of flavourings, allowing it to steam in its own juices; specifically such a dish made with kangaroo meat.

Etymology

Suffix from English steam.

Origin

English

steam

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