roadie
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -əʊdi
- Homophone: Rhodie
Noun
roadie (plural roadies)
- A biker.
- One of the crew for a musical group or other travelling stage production, especially a stagehand or technician.
- (colloquial) An alcoholic beverage for the ride, for consumption while one is driving.
- 2006, PartyEarth LLC, Party Italy, p. 64:
- Sit outside after dinner, and grab a couple of drinks before hitting the dance floor and putting the night in motion. You can even get a roadie for the trip over.
- 2015, Jay Keefe, And Drink I Did:
- If there was any wine at home, I'd make sure I'd bring a “roadie” with me when I left the house.
- 2016, Gregory Ross, Confessions of Fraternity Days:
- The ladies brought some wine coolers. I was glad I brought a roadie.
- 2006, PartyEarth LLC, Party Italy, p. 64:
Translations
biker
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crew for travelling stage production
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beer for the ride
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