postie
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Etymology[edit]
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Noun[edit]
postie (plural posties)
- (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) Diminutive of postman, postwoman.
- Did the postie come this morning?
- Thank you, postie.
- (Canada, rare, colloquial) Diminutive of postal worker.
Synonyms[edit]
- (standard) mailman (US), postman (British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand)
- letter carrier
- (colloquial, slang) posto (Australia)
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