esky
noun · casual
A portable cooler box for keeping food and drinks cold.
How Aussies use it
- Chuck some ice in the esky.
- Bring the esky to the beach.
Good to know
Like doona, it started as a brand name.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use cooler box instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.