newy en · NOUN
Etymology
From new + -y.
Meanings
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(South-Africa, slang) Shorthand for a number of different cities that start with "New", such as Newcastle, New Haven, or New York
Let's go into Newy and catch a movie.
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(South-Africa, slang) Newport brand menthol cigarette
Can I have a newy from your pack?
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(Australia, slang) Newcastle, New South Wales
Lets go to Newy for a skate
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| newies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| newie | alternative | lexicographic |