flatty

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English

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Etymology

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flat +‎ -y (policeman): From flatfoot.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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flatty (plural flatties)

  1. (regional, slang) A flatfish.
  2. (Australia, slang) A flathead (fish).
  3. (slang) A flat tire/tyre.
  4. (archaic, US, slang) A policeman.
  5. (slang) A flathead V8 engine.
  6. (slang) A hot rod fitted with a flathead V8 engine.
  7. (slang) Alternative form of flattie (“operator of crooking gambling operation”)

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