appy
1
9.9
A small starter dish served before the main meal in Australia and New Zealand
- noun
- Australian
:
aperitivo
- The restaurant had a specials menu featuring a variety of appys that complemented their main dishes.
Examples
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So we've done sort of quite a lot of explicit appy foodie ones so far today.
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At the party, they served a delicious appy of shrimp cocktails before the main course.
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We decided to order a few different appys to share among the table while we waited for our dinner.
Synonyms
103
2.6
A small food or drink served before a main meal to make you hungry
is an informal regional term in Australia and New Zealand for the same item
cocktail
vsappy
52
4.1
A small first course of seafood or fruit often served with a spicy sauce
is a casual regional name for any small first course, not a specific mixed dish
9
1.9
A small dish served before the main course to begin a meal
is chiefly used informally in Australia and New Zealand for the same first course
light appetizer
vsappy
3.2
A small not heavy dish served before the main meal to make you want to eat
is an informal regional name that does not stress lightness
Surface Forms
Etymology
Appy in Australia and New Zealand is a short form of appetizer, which means a small dish before the main meal, so think of it as a little 'starter' to share.