ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Postie

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpəʊsti/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Postie is a noun meaning (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, colloquial) Diminutive of postman or postwoman.

Meaning

(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, colloquial) Diminutive of postman or postwoman.

More Meanings

  1. (Canada, rare, colloquial) Diminutive of postal worker.

Example Sentences

Thank you, postie.
Did the postie come this morning?

Word Forms

Synonyms for postie

Depending on context, synonyms include mailman, postman.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include postman, mailman, postbox, postmistress, postal, newsagent.

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