1. a communist
Usage: informal; often derogatory

Examples

• During the Cold War, some Americans called anyone with liberal views a commie.
• The old man still refers to his socialist neighbor as a commie.
• She was unfairly labeled a commie for supporting workers’ rights.
• The term commie was commonly used in political debates of the 1950s.
• He jokingly called himself a commie after advocating for universal healthcare.
• The newspaper editorial warned against commie influence in Hollywood.