Phrase guide

pony keg

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A container for beer holding 7.75 US gallons, equal to half the size of a standard beer keg.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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noun

Meaning 2

A drive-through liquor store; by extension, any convenience store.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Cincinnati, colloquial

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History

Etymology

Clipping of pony keg station, from pony keg (“container for beer”).