Rhodie en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ɹəʊdi/ (UK)
Etymology
Contraction of Rhodesian + -ie (diminutive).
Meanings
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(South-Africa, UK, derogatory, informal, sometimes) A white person who is resident in, or self-identifies with Rhodesia, particularly in its pre-independence days.
Remaindered from the Rhodesian war, all they have now is their ghosts inadequately repressed by extreme religion, alcohol, purple pills or a penchant for tearing down bars. Don't believe these guys don't exist. Spot them at the end of a Harare Rhodie bar or even worse stumbling towards you across the terrace of a bush hotel […]
2004 September, Peter Longworth, “Dark hearts”, in The Guardian:[…] the British squaddies look with faint contempt on the Rhodesians (or "Rhodies" as they sometimes call them; military slang mushrooms overnight).[…]
1980, Simon Hoggart, “Ironing the lawn in Salisbury - the last days of Rhodesia”, in The Guardian:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |