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单词 gravy ring
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Definition of gravy ring in English:

gravy ring

noun
Northern Irish informal
  • A ring-shaped doughnut.

    a break for coffee and gravy rings
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He sings about buying pasty suppers and finishes the song with references to other Belfast delicacies such as gravy rings.
    • He said he saw a sign today stating that all gravy rings were 10p.
    • He would set up shop every morning with a single gravy ring, the day's papers, and a bunch of letters.
    • They are soon likely to be toiling away, only occasionally emerging to grab a quick gravy ring, and a wee cup of tea.
    • It was a brilliant experience for me to work as the gravy ring boy in the bakery for summers.

Origin

1960s: from a sense of gravy meaning 'fat, grease' + ring1.

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