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backie

English

Etymology

back +? -ie

Noun

backie (plural backies)

  1. (colloquial) A ride on the back of a bicycle or motorbike.
    Synonym: seatie

References

  • Google Books: [1]

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tackie

English

Etymology

Unknown. Thought to derive from Dutch or Afrikaans, or may be derived from tacky (“slightly sticky”), which the rubber shoes might seem to be.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -æki

Noun

tackie (plural tackies)

  1. (South Africa) A canvas shoe with a rubber sole.
  2. (Ireland, Limerick) Another word for trainers or runners.
  3. (South Africa, slang) The tyre of a car or other vehicle.
    • The hot rod had fat tackies.

Synonyms

  • US sneaker, UK plimsoll, Australia sandshoe; tennis shoe

Derived terms

  • tough tackie – tough luck.

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