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Coldie (noun) means (informal) A cold can or bottle of beer.

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(informal) A cold can or bottle of beer.

"He reached under his seat and pulled out a Foster′s. “I don't suppose you′d care for a coldie?” “I don′t mind if I do.” “There′s a girl!” He popped the tab and passed it over." — Jeanne Matthews, Bones of Contention (2010)

"“G′day love. You look like you could use a coldie.” His thick Australian accent made her smile." — Craig Odanovich, The Black Widow Trainer (2011)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from cold and -ie (a diminutive suffix), for cold one. Compare tinnie.

Rhymes for coldie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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"coldie" (noun) means (informal) A cold can or bottle of beer.