workie

Definitions

1. An intern.
   informal, slang
2. A worker, especially a manual labourer.
   Scotland, informal
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.
   US, historical, informal

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 […]”

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