esky
A cooler / icebox for drinks and food.
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A cooler / icebox for drinks and food. Genericized trademark — Esky was the dominant brand.
"Bring the esky to the beach."
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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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