Meaning of kiddlywink | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A small pub only licensed to sell beer or cider.
   Cornwall, historical
2. A small village shop.
   historical
3. A child.
   humorous

Examples

“"And we have⟳ a notion how much he had to drink⟳ in the kiddlywink."”

“1980, John Hugh Norton Mason, West country walks and legends, Academy Chicago Pub Bessie's Cove was said to be named after a Bessie Burrows who kept a small 'kiddlywink' inn on the cliff-top.”

“There's a kiddlywink there where my crew and l have⟳ spent many a happy hour.””

“'My sweet kiddlywinks, we are going on a car trip⟳ into the mountains and there we 'll stay⟳ in Danny's house in the rainforest.'”

“Frankie wasn't sure he liked being called a kiddlywink but, as the air fizzed around him, he felt his worries dissolve like⟳ a spoonful of sherbet”

“'Well, kiddlywinks' –she touched her face⟳ round the edges– 'we've somebody coming tos ee us. Tomorrow, first thing.'”

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