Workie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɜːki/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Workie is a noun meaning (US politics, historical) Chiefly in the form Workie: a member or supporter of a Working Men's (or Workingmen's) Party, one of a number of political parties established in the United States in the early 19th century to further working class interests.
Meaning
(US politics, historical) Chiefly in the form Workie: a member or supporter of a Working Men's (or Workingmen's) Party, one of a number of political parties established in the United States in the early 19th century to further working class interests.
More Meanings
- (slang) An intern.
- (chiefly Scotland) A worker, especially a manual labourer.
Example Sentences
Other interns are another good source of advice and support. Melody Small, a 20-year-old student from Canterbury who did a two-week editorial placement at Grazia, said: 'Make friends with other workies […]
Word Forms
- workies
- worky
Related Words
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