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

Informal term for a capitalist, or someone seen as pro-business or pro-establishment.

"The protesters mocked the bankers as a bunch of cappies."

A small drinking cup, typically made of wood.

"He filled the cappie with whisky and passed it round."

How to Use Cappie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a casual, slightly mocking word for a capitalist, or an old term for a little cup.

Word Forms

Cappies plural, cappies plural

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Etymology

From "cap" plus the informal diminutive suffix -ie, in the same pattern as "movie" or "hankie."

Rhymes for Cappie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie fie Mie Rie Xie Nie

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.