greenie

English

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) An environmentalist; someone who shows concern for the environment.
  • (Australia) A member of the Green Party.
  • (US) A person from Colorado; after the color of the Colorado license plate.
  • An unripe fruit.
  • (US) A beginner, a novice.
  • (informal) A small, green object or creature.

Etymology

Suffix from English green.

Origin

English

green

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