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Nettie

Nettie

See also: nettie

English

Proper noun

Nettie

  1. A diminutive of the female given names Annette and Jeannette.

nettie

nettie

See also: Nettie

English

Noun

nettie (plural netties)

  1. (Geordie and Wearside) Alternative form of netty: an outhouse; a lavatory; a toilet.
References
  • Newcastle 1970s, Scott Dobson and Dick Irwin,
  • Todd's Geordie Words and Phrases, George Todd, Newcastle, 1977

Etymology 2

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

Noun

nettie (plural netties)

  1. (Internet, informal) An internet user, particularly a Usenet user.
    • 1985 May 13, "L.A. Drivers" in net.flame:
      Any nettie ever driven in Los Angeles?
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