Meanings
- slanguncountableThe drink Guinness.
Chuckling, we admitted that we would probably partake in a few pints of the black stuff that evening.
2004, Brian Walters, Fallen: My Travels in Ireland and Eastern Europe, page 721 more example
Regular patrons are convinced that the pub is haunted by the restless spirit of Grace Neill herself, the former owner of the inn who died in 1916 at the age of 98. But don't let that stop your enjoying a perfect pint of the black stuff (from £2.80) and a slap-up lunch.
2009 June 14, Henry McDonald, The Observer
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