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- [gree-nee]
- /ˈgri ni/
- /ɡrˈiːni/
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- [gree-nee]
- /ˈgri ni/
Definitions of greenie word
- noun greenie Slang. an amphetamine pill, especially one that is green in color. 1
- noun greenie Australian Slang. a conservationist or environmentalist, especially one who participates in protest demonstrations. 1
- noun greenie A person who campaigns for protection of the environment. 1
- noun greenie a conservationist 0
- noun greenie an amphetamine pill, used as a stimulant 0
- noun greenie (chiefly Australia, New Zealand, slang, often derogatory) An environmentalist; someone who shows concern for the environment. 0
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Origin of greenie
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50, for def 1; green + -ie
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Greenie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
greenie popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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greenie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for greenie
noun greenie
- learner — a person who is learning; student; pupil; apprentice; trainee.
- novice — a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner; tyro: a novice in politics.
- neophyte — a beginner or novice: He's a neophyte at chess.
- newcomer — a person or thing that has recently arrived; new arrival: She is a newcomer to our city. The firm is a newcomer in the field of advertising.
- tenderfoot — a raw, inexperienced person; novice.
Antonyms for greenie
noun greenie
- teacher — a person who teaches or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.
- professional — following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.
- old hand — a person who is experienced in or familiar with a subject, area, procedure, etc.: The guide you just hired is an old hand at leading safaris.
- veteran — a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like: a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions.
- expert — A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
Top questions with greenie
- what is a greenie?
- what is a greenie in golf?
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Matching words
- Words starting with g
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