greenie
Americannoun
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Slang. an amphetamine pill, especially one that is green in color.
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Australian Slang. a conservationist or environmentalist, especially one who participates in protest demonstrations.
noun
Etymology
Origin of greenie
1945–50, greenie for def. 1; green + -ie
Example Sentences
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“I saw the same thing happen to Greenie the last time we were here and then to see this happen, it’s never good.”
From Washington Times
“Backie stopped and Greenie stopped so I have to do it myself.”
From Washington Post
His fellow Republicans began to greet him with terms such as “greenie” and “tree hugger.”
From Washington Post
The team announced Thursday that "Greenie" will return.
From Fox News
Greenie was first coined by local cartoonist John Chase in 1945, who drew the cover of the football programs, according to the university.
From Fox News
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