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Meaning of endie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. One who is employed, but has no disposable income or savings.
    in-plural, neologism, uncommon
  2. A surname.
  3. Alternative letter-case form of endie.
    alt-of

Examples

“If for London the 1980s was the decade of yuppies, now the capital finds itself home to the "endies" – Employed but with No Disposable Income or Savings. Feeling unloved, overworked and ignored, endies are becoming disillusioned with their lot, according to a report from the Centre for London that suggests there are now about a million modest earners in the capital.”
“An Endie typically earns between £20,000 and £33,000 as an individual or a single parent, or between £20,000 and £33,000 as couples with dependent children. They have to shop at the supermarket – usually Lidl or Aldi – after 8pm when the produce that has reached its sell by date is reduced in price.”
“Endies live quiet and modest lives largely hidden from view for a simple reason: most cannot afford to go out. Life is an endless treadmill of work, commuting and recovering at home, often with the Internet for company and little other respite.”
“Or we should embrace another side-effect of being Endies, and start moving in with people sooner rather than later.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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