English Explanatory Dictionary

probie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone holding a position on a probationary basis, subject to performance or examination.
  2. A neophyte firefighter.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-probie.wav

Word forms

probie probies proby

Etymology

From probationary + -ie.

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