Pollies

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Army uniform made from polyester. Australia, informal, uncountable

    "The previous year, on November 30, 2023, Mr Brereton was pictured wearing what is known as "pollies" or polyester 'general duty dress', in which he is seen putting new rank slides on an officer's shoulder."

  2. 2
    plural of pollie form-of, plural
  3. 3
    plural of polly form-of, plural

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"The previous year, on November 30, 2023, Mr Brereton was pictured wearing what is known as "pollies" or polyester 'general duty dress', in which he is seen putting new rank slides on an officer's shoulder."

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