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trainees

What does trainees mean?

A Scouse pronunciation-variant word for trainers.

"Grab your trainees, we're off."

Origin

Liverpool variant of 'trainers'.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'trainees' mean?
It's a Scouse variant word for trainers, meaning sneakers or sports shoes.
How do you use 'trainees'?
You use it just like 'trainers', e.g. 'Grab your trainees, we're off.'
Is 'trainees' a mistake?
No, it's a characteristic Liverpool pronunciation-variant of 'trainers', not an error.
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