black cow
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A root beer float.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Just when it seems so clear / That it's over now / Drink your big black cow / And get out of here
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A drink made from birch beer and chocolate ice cream.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “black cow” mean?
A root beer float.
Is “black cow” formal or informal?
black cow is generally slang.