noun
commie
KO-mee
Commie (noun) means a communist, or someone suspected of communist sympathies (informal, often used disparagingly). Example: “During the Cold War, some Americans saw commies hiding around every corner.”
noun
1
A communist, or someone suspected of communist sympathies (informal, often used disparagingly).
"During the Cold War, some Americans saw commies hiding around every corner."
adj
1
Relating to communism (informal).
"He dismissed the whole policy as commie nonsense."
How to use commie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, often mocking or dismissive, word for a communist.
When to use it
Informal and frequently used pejoratively — avoid in neutral or formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- commies
- Comparative
- more Commie
- Superlative
- most Commie
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Etymology
A slangy shortening of "communist" with the diminutive suffix -ie.
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Rhymes for commie
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What does “commie” mean?
The word “commie” means a communist, or someone suspected of communist sympathies (informal, often used disparagingly). In plain terms, an informal, often mocking or dismissive, word for a communist.
How do you pronounce “commie”?
“Commie” is pronounced KO-mee (/ˈkɑ.mi/ in IPA).
How do you use “commie” in a sentence?
Here is “commie” used in a sentence: “During the Cold War, some Americans saw commies hiding around every corner.”
What is another word for “commie”?
Words with a similar meaning to “commie” include commo.
What part of speech is “commie”?
Depending on how it is used, “commie” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “commie” have?
“Commie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a communist, or someone suspected of communist sympathies (informal, often used disparagingly).
