possie

American  

[pos-ee] / ˈpɒs i /

Or possy

noun

Australian.

possies plural

1. a job; position.

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possie British  

/ ˈpɒzɪ /

noun

1. informal a place; position

   if we're early for the film we'll get a good possie at the back

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• possies
  plural

Etymology

Origin of possie

First recorded in 1915–20; shortening and alteration of position

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

possie

They found such seclusion most satisfactory on these turbulent days of movement, except for occasional visits to see that no blighted trooper was trying to beat a fellow for his "possie" in the hold.

From The Tale of a Trooper by Mackenzie, Clutha N. (Clutha Nantes)

Yes, a bush whare was all that Smoky would want for the rest of his life, a possie where he could eat and drink and sleep just as much as he wished.

From The Tale of a Trooper by Mackenzie, Clutha N. (Clutha Nantes)

It was the pleasantest possie Mac had ever found it his privilege to occupy.

From The Tale of a Trooper by Mackenzie, Clutha N. (Clutha Nantes)

He found Smoky had made a comfortable "possie" underneath two lifeboats and was sleeping soundly.

From The Tale of a Trooper by Mackenzie, Clutha N. (Clutha Nantes)

"Not a bad possie," said George, looking round the village.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, January 29, 1919 by Various