conchy

English

Alternative forms

• conchie, conshie

Etymology

Abbreviation.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈkɒntʃi/

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Noun

conchy (plural conchies)

1. (slang) A conscientious objector.
   • 1929, Frederic Manning, The Middle Parts of Fortune, Vintage, published 2014, page 103:

     ‘'arf o' them snivellin' conshies back 'ome 'd fight like rats if they was cornered.’

   • 2015, Matthew De Abaitua, If Then:

     Some of the conchies were sent to the front as stretcher bearers.