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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

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

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline

There was no use in telling them anything against their little freshie hero.

From The High School Freshmen Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

It is just as fair for us to boost a freshie for an office as for the Sans.

From Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore by Lester, Pauline

“I hate to butt into a stranger’s room, freshie or no freshie,” Jerry agreed.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline

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