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backie
What does backie mean?
A ride you get on the back of someone else's bike — perched on the rear pegs, the saddle, or just clinging on while your mate pedals. Classic schoolyard transport across Scotland and the north of England. Free taxi, slightly illegal energy.
"Gie's a backie doon tae the shops, my legs are knackered."
Frequently asked questions
What does "backie" mean?
It's a lift on the back of someone's bike.
How do you use "backie" in a sentence?
"Give us a backie into town, my bike's got a flat."
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