An insulated picnic cooler, using ice or refrigerated blocks to keep food and drinks cool.
A cooler / icebox for drinks and food. Genericized trademark — Esky was the dominant brand.
"Bring the esky to the beach."
Esky means: An insulated picnic cooler, using ice or refrigerated blocks to keep food and drinks cool.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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An insulated bin or box used with ice or freezer packs to keep food or beverages cold while picnicking or camping.
(New Zealand) An insulated picnic cooler, using refrigerated blocks to keep food cool.
An often insulated container for holding ice cubes.
A box or compartment containing ice, typically used to keep provisions cool.
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An insulated picnic cooler, using ice or refrigerated blocks to keep food and drinks cool.
Esky means: An insulated picnic cooler, using ice or refrigerated blocks to keep food and drinks cool.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
esky means: An insulated picnic cooler, using ice or refrigerated blocks to keep food and drinks cool.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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