Phrase guide

Tom and Jerry

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A cocktail composed of eggnog, brandy, rum and an egg.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

hot rum toddy with a beaten egg

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: hot toddy, toddy

History

Etymology

Introduced to publicize the 1821 stage play Tom and Jerry, or Life in London.