knickerbocker glory
(UK) An elaborately-layered ice cream sundae served in a tall glass.
ˈnɪkɚˌbɑkɚ ˈɡlɔɹiDocumented since 1930s1930sSilenthistorical124 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK) An elaborately-layered ice cream sundae served in a tall glass.
Origin: A genericized form of Knickerbocker Glory, attested from the 1930s. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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