East Coast US
Packie
Used when referring to buying alcoholic beverages with friends.
Literal Meaning
Package store; liquor store
Actual Meaning
A liquor store (from 'package store')
Examples in Context

'I need to stop at the packie.' (Translation: I need to go to the liquor store)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Boston/New England term
  • 2Package store origin
  • 3Very regional
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