noun
Cappie
KA-pee
Cappie (noun) means informal term for a capitalist, or someone seen as pro-business or pro-establishment. Example: “The protesters mocked the bankers as a bunch of cappies.”
noun
1
Informal term for a capitalist, or someone seen as pro-business or pro-establishment.
"The protesters mocked the bankers as a bunch of cappies."
2
A small drinking cup, typically made of wood.
"He filled the cappie with whisky and passed it round."
How to use Cappie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a casual, slightly mocking word for a capitalist, or an old term for a little cup.
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Etymology
From "cap" plus the informal diminutive suffix -ie, in the same pattern as "movie" or "hankie."
Rhymes for Cappie
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What does “Cappie” mean?
The word “Cappie” means informal term for a capitalist, or someone seen as pro-business or pro-establishment. In plain terms, either a casual, slightly mocking word for a capitalist, or an old term for a little cup.
How do you pronounce “Cappie”?
“Cappie” is pronounced KA-pee (/ˈkæpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cappie” in a sentence?
Here is “Cappie” used in a sentence: “The protesters mocked the bankers as a bunch of cappies.”
What part of speech is “Cappie”?
“Cappie” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Cappie” have?
“Cappie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal term for a capitalist, or someone seen as pro-business or pro-establishment.
