subbie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsʌbi/
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From sub + -ie.
Meanings
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(colloquial) A subcontractor.
He worked as a subbie in the construction industry.
- (colloquial) A subpostmaster.
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(slang) A submissive.
“This is my subbie, and you get no say in that.” “She's not your subbie, Dominic,” I stated. “You left her hanging in the shibari room last night. […]
2014, Katherine Rhodes, Not Quite Juliet: Silver Soul 1:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| subbies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |