freshie

British

/ ˈfrɛʃɪ /

noun

informal a new immigrant to the UK from the Asian subcontinent

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Etymology

Origin of freshie

C21: from fresh off the ( banana ) boat

Example Sentences

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“It was debunked in five minutes. Today the media’s out with a freshie: the animal hoax.”

From Slate • May 16, 2024

Everest, the freshie, said I knocked the old lady down.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline

I know a freshie at Acasia House who is quite friendly with Miss Laird.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline

I never saw a girl fight harder for democracy than Phil did during her freshie year.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline

Her spleen against Augusta Forbes had grown to an extent which made her determined to “even up” with the detested freshie, no matter how great the risk of detection.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline

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