nettie
See also: Nettie
English edit
Pronunciation edit
- Rhymes: -ɛti
Etymology 1 edit
See netty.
Noun edit
nettie (plural netties)
References edit
- Newcastle 1970s, Scott Dobson and Dick Irwin, [1]
- Todd's Geordie Words and Phrases, George Todd, Newcastle, 1977[2]
Etymology 2 edit
From net + -ie, on the model of Trekkie.
Noun edit
nettie (plural netties)
- (Internet, informal) An internet user, particularly a Usenet user.
- 1985 May 13, "L.A. Drivers" in net.flame:
- Any nettie ever driven in Los Angeles?
- 1985 May 13, "L.A. Drivers" in net.flame: