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单词 loppy
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Definition of loppy in English:

loppy

nounPlural loppies ˈlɒpi
Australian, NZ

  • An unskilled labourer or odd jobber on a farm or rural station.

    the loppies all complain a lot
    Example sentencesExamples
    • And when the day's work was over, I've seen the loppies settle down to a game of euchre.
    • The sheep are cunning and will not be worked by sheep dogs, loppies, leathernecks or rouseabouts.
    • The shed hands, rollers, skirters and pickers-up were generally known by the somewhat contemptuous name of 'loppies'.
    • The twilight rings with the laughter of the 'loppies' young and free.
    • Two or three educated and travelled 'loppies' were to be found amongst the 'table-men'.

Origin

Late 19th century: probably from English dialect lop 'hang about' or dialect loppy 'flea-ridden'.
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