NETTIE

Etymology

Proper noun

Nettie

A diminutive of the female given names Annette and Jeannette.

Etymology 1

Noun

nettie (plural netties)

(Geordie & Wearside) Alternative form of netty: an outhouse; a lavatory; a toilet.

Etymology 2

Noun

nettie (plural netties)

(internet, informal) An internet user, particularly a Usenet user.

Synonyms

• netter

Source: Wiktionary



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24 December 2024

INTUITIVELY

(adverb) in an intuitive manner; “inventors seem to have chosen intuitively a combination of explosive and aggressive sounds as warning signals to be used on automobiles”


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