According to Wikipedia a Pony was British slang for 25 pounds (sterling). An alternative meaning which might apply here is to beer. A Pony was a small glass of beer, usually about a quarter pint. Alternately it could refer to a pony bottle, which is about 7 oz. or a pony keg which is about a quarter keg or 7.75 gallons. In general, according to Wiktionary, a Pony can generally refer to any small quantity of alcohol. In this context, having “a pony on his cuff,” might refer to having the price of a small glass or bottle of beer on his bar tab.
Dave Thorby over 8 years ago
“He had a pony on his cuff”?
CeeJay over 8 years ago
This sheet of comic strips proves that comedy changes over the years, I do love the art work in the earlier comic strips.
bmckee over 8 years ago
According to Wikipedia a Pony was British slang for 25 pounds (sterling). An alternative meaning which might apply here is to beer. A Pony was a small glass of beer, usually about a quarter pint. Alternately it could refer to a pony bottle, which is about 7 oz. or a pony keg which is about a quarter keg or 7.75 gallons. In general, according to Wiktionary, a Pony can generally refer to any small quantity of alcohol. In this context, having “a pony on his cuff,” might refer to having the price of a small glass or bottle of beer on his bar tab.
Peter Maresca Premium Member over 8 years ago
Then there’s “backed off the roof.”