French

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Pseudo-anglicism: English-looking diminutive in -ie (cf Freddie, Archie, etc.).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃfaʁt.si/, /ʃfaʁd.zi/, /ʃfaʁ.zi/

Proper noun

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Schwarzie m

  1. (colloquial) Arnold Schwarzenegger

Usage notes

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  • A diminutive in -ie referring to the same person actually exists in English, but is formed after the first name instead of the family name: Arnie.