Offy / off-licence
OFF-ee /ˈɒfi/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
A small shop licensed to sell alcohol to take away — "off-licence" is the full name, "offy" the slang. Often also a corner shop selling snacks and essentials.
Chinese explanation
有执照卖外带酒水的小商店。全称 off-licence，俚语叫 offy。这类店通常也是卖零食和日用品的街角小店。
Example conversation
A: We're out of drinks for pres.
B: I'll nip to the offy on the corner.
A：预热小酌的酒不够了。
B：我去街角的小卖部买点。
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