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English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
See netty.
Noun
nettie (plural netties)
- (Geordie and Wearside) Alternative form of netty: an outhouse; a lavatory; a toilet.
References
- Scott Dobson, Dick Irwin “nettie”, in Newcastle 1970s: Durham & Tyneside Dialect Group, archived from the original on 2024-09-05.
- Todd's Geordie Words and Phrases, George Todd, Newcastle, 1977
Etymology 2
From net + -ie, on the model of Trekkie.
Noun
nettie (plural netties)
- (Internet, informal) An Internet user, particularly a Usenet user.
1985 May 13, Andrew Vare, “L.A. Drivers”, in net.flame (Usenet):Any nettie ever driven in Los Angeles?
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