greenie
[ gree-nee ]
/ ˈgri ni /
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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.
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greenie
/ (ˈɡriːnɪ) /
noun
Australian informal a conservationist
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Medical definitions for greenie
greenie
[ grē′nē ]
n.
An amphetamine pill that is green in color.
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