roadie
[ roh-dee ]
/ ˈroʊ di /
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noun Slang.
a member of a crew for a traveling group of musicians or other entertainers, whose work usually includes the setting up of equipment.
Nearby words
- roadblock,
- roadeo,
- roadguard,
- roadholding,
- roadhouse,
- roadkill,
- roadmap,
- roadrailer,
- roadroller,
- roadrunner
Origin of roadie
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Examples from the Web for roadie
They should also get rid of their roadie before their next gig.
To become a journalist or a record producer or a roadie, or whatever it is.
The Pixies Talk About Their Reunion, New Music and a Missing Band Member|Andrew Romano|September 20, 2013|DAILY BEASTSall, gin he dinna mak a roadie for himsel' through the field that year.
Kate Carnegie and Those Ministers|Ian Maclaren
roadie
/ (ˈrəʊdɪ) /
noun
informal a person who transports and sets up equipment for a band or group
Word Origin for roadie
C20: shortened from road manager
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roadie
"laborer employed by pop groups while on tour," 1969, from road + -ie.
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