barkeep

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English

Etymology

bar +‎ keep, possibly a clipping of barkeeper.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "Canada" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˈbɑɹˌkiːp/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /ˈbɑː(ɹ)ˌkiːp/

Noun

barkeep (plural barkeeps)

  1. (informal) a bartender
    • 1873: Bret Harte, Mrs. Skaggs's Husbands
      I sez to the barkeep' o' the hotel, "Show me the biggest doctor here."
    • 1999: Frasier (TV, episode 6.13)
      Barkeep, a couple of beers here, please?

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