Nettie
name, noun, slang
name, noun, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative letter-case form of nettie (“an Internet user, particularly a Usenet user”). alt-of
"Yep, but no one but us Netties will understand the reference, till the show repeats, in fact this may be the 1st series that needs the online stuff since WB spreads the eps out so much it is almost impossible to keep up on the plot hints."
- 2 Alternative form of netty: an outhouse; a lavatory; a toilet. Geordie, Wearside, alt-of, alternative
- 3 An Internet user, particularly a Usenet user. Internet, informal
"Any nettie ever driven in Los Angeles?"
Proper Noun
- 1 A diminutive of the female given names Annette or Jeannette.
Example
More examples"Yep, but no one but us Netties will understand the reference, till the show repeats, in fact this may be the 1st series that needs the online stuff since WB spreads the eps out so much it is almost impossible to keep up on the plot hints."
Etymology
Etymology 1
Suffixed with -ie, compare Neddie and Nellie, respectively from Edward and Eleanor.
Etymology 2
From Net + -ie.
Etymology 3
See netty.
Etymology 4
From net + -ie, on the model of Trekkie.