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单词 pie card
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Definition of pie card in English:

pie card

noun ˈpʌɪ kɑːd
US slang

  • 1A card entitling the holder to free meals or lodging, especially one issued by a labour union; a meal ticket. Now historical.

  • 2Chiefly derogatory. The holder of such a card; a labour union member, especially a corrupt or self-serving union official; someone who begs for a meal, a sponger.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Arizona Republican. From pie + card.

Definition of pie card in US English:

pie card

nounˈpʌɪ kɑːd
US slang

  • 1A card entitling the holder to free meals or lodging, especially one issued by a labour union; a meal ticket. Now historical.

  • 2Chiefly derogatory. The holder of such a card; a labour union member, especially a corrupt or self-serving union official; someone who begs for a meal, a sponger.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Arizona Republican. From pie + card.
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