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单词 subbie
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Definition of subbie in English:

subbie

(also subby)
noun ˈsʌbi
Australian, NZ slang
  • A subcontractor.

verb ˈsʌbi
Australian, NZ slang
  • with object To subcontract (a person or thing). Also without object: to work as a subcontractor (for someone).

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The Bulletin. From sub- + -y
1980s; earliest use found in Truckin' Life Magazine. From subbie.

Definition of subbie in US English:

subbie

(also subby)
nounˈsʌbi
Australian, NZ slang
  • A subcontractor.

verbˈsʌbi
Australian, NZ slang
  • with object To subcontract (a person or thing). Also without object: to work as a subcontractor (for someone).

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The Bulletin. From sub- + -y<br>1980s; earliest use found in Truckin' Life Magazine. From subbie.

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