noun
Fergie
Fergie (noun) means an informal nickname for a Ferguson tractor. Example: “His grandfather still ploughs the field with an old grey Fergie.”
noun
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An informal nickname for a Ferguson tractor.
"His grandfather still ploughs the field with an old grey Fergie."
How to use Fergie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for tractors made by the Ferguson company, common in British and Irish farming slang.
When to use it
Informal, regional (chiefly UK/Ireland farming slang).
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Word forms
- Plural
- Fergies
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Etymology
A clipped, affectionate form of "Ferguson," the tractor maker's name, plus "-ie."
Rhymes for Fergie
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What does “Fergie” mean?
The word “Fergie” means an informal nickname for a Ferguson tractor. In plain terms, a nickname for tractors made by the Ferguson company, common in British and Irish farming slang.
How do you use “Fergie” in a sentence?
Here is “Fergie” used in a sentence: “His grandfather still ploughs the field with an old grey Fergie.”
What part of speech is “Fergie”?
“Fergie” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Fergie?
"Fergie" (noun) means an informal nickname for a Ferguson tractor.
