greenie

[gree-nee]

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noun

Slang. an amphetamine pill, especially one that is green in color.

Australian Slang. a conservationist or environmentalist, especially one who participates in protest demonstrations.

Origin of greenie

1945–50, for def 1; green + -ie

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Examples from the Web for greenie

Is there a city boy who does not know the Greenie (White-plumed Honey-eater)?
An Australian Bird Book|John Albert Leach
The Greenie's face showed surprise at Hanlon's action, but it made no move to go.
Man of Many Minds|E. Everett Evans
Mauger was a greenie; he was a product of the worst conditions of the city.
The Sea Bride|Ben Ames Williams
The Greenie in turn tapped Hanlon and said "An-yon," and they had made the first beginnings of understanding each other.
Man of Many Minds|E. Everett Evans

Didnt you have sense enough to tell Farnsworth you werent a greenie?
Full-Back Foster|Ralph Henry Barbour

British Dictionary definitions for greenie

greenie

noun

Australian informal a conservationist

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Medicine definitions for greenie

greenie

[grē′nē]

n.

An amphetamine pill that is green in color.

greenie

noun

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