Australian term for "portable cooler".
The word "Esky" is in fact a brand name produced by the company Nylex. The term originates from the word "eskimo" obviously for its cold connotations.
Its popularity has become so great during the years that the brand-name has now been used to describe all types of portable coolers whether made by the Esky Brand or not.
They come in many shapes, sizes and colours, but the most well known kind is normally used to store beers and ice. Every good aussie will have a nice large Esky ready for that next bbq occasion.
The word "Esky" is in fact a brand name produced by the company Nylex. The term originates from the word "eskimo" obviously for its cold connotations.
Its popularity has become so great during the years that the brand-name has now been used to describe all types of portable coolers whether made by the Esky Brand or not.
They come in many shapes, sizes and colours, but the most well known kind is normally used to store beers and ice. Every good aussie will have a nice large Esky ready for that next bbq occasion.
John: hey mate, could you bring that esky over here
Jim: its not an Esky, its made by Willow
John: whatever
Jim: its not an Esky, its made by Willow
John: whatever
by mayanaise October 1, 2006
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by bobsaget22 November 15, 2010
A particular type of Grime (dark UK Garage, AKA Sublo) pioneered by MC Wiley. Although the name was made up by Wiley, Eski grime tends to be innovative and bouncey sounding (eg Igloo or Eskimo)
by MC Reefa March 24, 2004
a genre of music found solely in south / east london, uk that has its roots in garage and 2step. it has a distinctive "icy" beat that is kinda eclectic and jumpy, and all the beats are spat over by MCs. beats are usually recycled and spat over by loads of MCs - for example, wiley's "ice rink" beat was spat over by about twenty different underground and mainstream MCs. can also mean cold-hearted, shady, mean, brass, etc.
by dj no talent April 23, 2005
Let´s skull another VB from the eskie! (Let´s drink (all in one go) a Victoria Bitters (beer) from the cooler.)
by Lisa W September 30, 2005
(noun)
A commonly plastic or fibre glass box that is used to keep drinks, food or beer cold. Also known as a cooler box (UK) or chilly bin (NZ).
A commonly plastic or fibre glass box that is used to keep drinks, food or beer cold. Also known as a cooler box (UK) or chilly bin (NZ).
by Cabji September 28, 2003