Probie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Probie is a noun meaning (slang) Someone holding a position on a probationary basis, subject to performance or examination.
Meaning
(slang) Someone holding a position on a probationary basis, subject to performance or examination.
More Meanings
- (slang, firefighting) A neophyte firefighter.
Example Sentences
He's no closer to carrying out the suggestion of the 3rd Step than the day the Probie drove him over to his halfway house from Peabody Holding.
A probie never complains. A probie keeps his mouth shut, his eyes open. A probie is never idle. A probie is always learning or drilling or cleaning. That's why you're still called a probie: for one year after you leave training school.
Word Forms
- probies
- proby
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pledge, beginning, beginner, newbie, rookie, fip.
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