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Meaning of workie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈwɜːki

Definitions

  1. An intern.
  2. A worker, especially a manual labourer.
  3. Chiefly in the form Workie: a member or supporter of a Working Men's (or Workingmen's) Party, one of a number of political parties established in the United States in the early 19th century to further working class interests.

Examples

“Other interns are another good source of advice and support. Melody Small, a 20-year-old student from Canterbury who did a two-week editorial placement at Grazia, said: 'Make friends with other workies […]”

CEFR level

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