Tassie

//ˈtæzi// name, noun, slang

name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Tasmanian: a native or inhabitant of Tasmania, Australia. Australia, informal
  2. 2
    A cup or goblet for drinking wine. Scotland
  3. 3
    A decorative ring or plug at the end of the barrel of a pen.
  4. 4
    A small tart or miniature pie.

    "a pecan tassie"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Tasmania. Australia, informal

    "He was disappointed that Tassie had not been able to be included in the Brent Chapman tour and this together with highly successful visit by Kirk McKusik and Gene Spafford had convinced him it was worth seeking a chapter in Tassie."

Example

More examples

"He was disappointed that Tassie had not been able to be included in the Brent Chapman tour and this together with highly successful visit by Kirk McKusik and Gene Spafford had convinced him it was worth seeking a chapter in Tassie."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Tasmania + -ie (diminutive suffix).

Etymology 2

From French tasse (“cup”), from Arabic طَاس (ṭās, “bowl, basin”).

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