English · Idiom Historical

brandy smash

Preserved but no longer current.

Meaning · English

One of the 365 American drinks, made of brandy and crushed ice.

Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “brandy smash” mean?

One of the 365 American drinks, made of brandy and crushed ice.

Is “brandy smash” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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