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nettie en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

See netty.

Meanings

1. (Geordie, Wearside, alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of netty: an outhouse; a lavatory; a toilet.
   alt of netty

Forms

nettie en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From net + -ie, on the model of Trekkie.

Meanings

1. (Internet, informal) An Internet user, particularly a Usenet user.
   • We are making a series about how the information revolution as they call it is revolutionising the way we live in Wales. We want to see people, either individuals or communities who are turning the technology to their advantage. 1995, Donal Elsted, “Welsh netties for TV!!”, in alt.cd-rom (Usenet):
   • Any nettie ever driven in Los Angeles? 1985 May 13, Andrew Vare, “L.A. Drivers”, in net.flame (Usenet):
   • The dissemination of information through this newsgroup is substantial, but most netties do not subscribe to alt.drugs, and they make up only a small fraction of the general public. 1991, al...@peg.pegasus.oz.au, “WoD: Disseminate the Facts”, in alt.activism (Usenet):

Forms

Synonyms

netter