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English
Etymology
From flat + -y.
(policeman): From flatfoot.
Pronunciation
Noun
flatty (plural flatties)
- (regional, slang) A flatfish.
- (Australia, slang) A flathead (fish).
- (slang) A flat tire/tyre.
- (archaic, US, slang) A policeman.
- (slang) A flathead V8 engine.
- (slang) A hot rod fitted with a flathead V8 engine.
- (slang) Alternative form of flattie (“operator of crooking gambling operation”)
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