General
stubbie
What does stubbie mean?
Capitalized 'Stubbies' is a brand of short, tight work shorts worn by tradies and bogans alike.
"He rocked up in Stubbies and thongs, true blue."
Origin
Australian term from the 1950s for the short-necked beer bottle. The shorts brand 'Stubbies' launched in 1972, sharing the squat, short connotation.
Frequently asked questions
What does stubbie mean in Australia?
A stubbie is a short 375ml bottle of beer. It can also refer to Stubbies-brand work shorts.
What's a stubbie holder?
It's an insulated foam or neoprene sleeve that keeps your beer bottle or can cold — the Aussie version of a koozie.
What's the difference between a stubbie and a longneck?
A stubbie is a small 375ml bottle; a longneck is a large 750ml bottle of beer.
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