go cup

noun

, Chiefly New Orleans.

1. a plastic cup given to a customer wishing to consume an alcoholic beverage off the premises.

Example Sentences

Pull the tab on the lid, which looks like a regular go cup top, and enjoy.

From Seattle Times

I used a resealed “go cup” for my own purposes: to gently shake up my own little daiquiri.

From Washington Post

"Does Dubai want to be seen as a sort of Lebanon that needs to go cup in hand around the region trying to raise concessionary money?" the investor said.

From Reuters

For many vacationers and business travelers, New Orleans is the ultimate party town, synonymous with delectably spicy food, wickedly strong mixed drinks served in a "go" cup, and the unique sounds of zydeco tunes and Dixieland jazz.

From Time Magazine Archive