NEET

[ neet ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural NEETs.

Not in Education, Employment, or Training: a young person who is not working, studying, or receiving vocational training.

NEET

/ niːt; niːt /

Origin of NEET¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

I coom here to-neet a purpose, an' this is what I've getten to say.

I'm goin' to-neet, because I dunnot want to be axed questions.

Ve neet noddings but ter stretch out mit der hant und der victory dake.

T' dews o' neet came falling on him and wetted him, and his teeth were chattering; so then he opened his eyes.

I've stayed round the old house many a neet, feared summat mought harm yo', an' yo' know yo' niwer gave me a good word, Meg.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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