chemmy
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From chem(in de fer) + -y.
Noun edit
chemmy (uncountable)
- (UK, slang, card games) The card game called chemin de fer.
- 1960, The Bedside "Guardian", page 248:
- We use him for eloping with heiresses, getting involved in drug scandals, and running illegal chemmy parties.