noun
- Plural of greenie; a person who is concerned with environmental protection and conservation.
- In golf, a shot that lands on the green; also, a golfer who is new or inexperienced.
- Plural of greenie; amphetamine tablets or pills, especially those that are green in color.
Usage: informal; often used in Australian English
Usage: informal; sports
Usage: slang; dated; drug-related
Examples
- The greenies organized a protest against the new pipeline project.
- She's one of the greenies at the club, still learning the rules of golf.
- The environmental group includes many passionate greenies dedicated to climate action.
- His golf game improved once he stopped playing like a greenie.
- The community center attracted greenies interested in sustainable living practices.