Nettie

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(Geordie and Wearside) Alternative form of netty: an outhouse; a lavatory; a toilet..

Definitions by Sense

1. (Geordie and Wearside) Alternative form of netty: an outhouse; a lavatory; a toilet.
2. (Internet, informal) An Internet user, particularly a Usenet user.

Example Sentences

Any nettie ever driven in Los Angeles?

The dissemination of information through this newsgroup is substantial, but most netties do not subscribe to alt.drugs, and they make up only a small fraction of the general public.

We are making a series about how the information revolution as they call it is revolutionising the way we live in Wales. We want to see people, either indivduals or communities who are turning the technology to their advantage.

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• netties
• Nettie

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