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.

Nearby words

greenhorn, greenhouse, greenhouse effect, greenhouse gas, greenhouse whitefly, greenie, greening, greenish, greenkeeper, greenland, greenland current

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

/ (ˈɡriːnɪ) /

noun

Australian informal a conservationist

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