Esky

Pronunciation

• IPA: /É›sˈkiː/

Origin

From Esky ("brand name"), a brand name originally owned by Malley's Ltd, of Sydney, Australia, from 1952; since genericised. Apparently derived from eskimo.

Full definition of esky

Noun

1. (Australia) An insulated picnic cooler, using refrigerated blocks to keep food cool.

Synonyms

• (insulated cooler) car fridge, chilly bin NZ, cool box, cooler US, icebox

Anagrams

• Keys, keys, kyes, Skye, syke