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

An informal nickname for a Ferguson tractor.

"His grandfather still ploughs the field with an old grey Fergie."

How to use Fergie

Learner’s notes

In 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).

Word forms

Fergies plural

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Etymology

A clipped, affectionate form of "Ferguson," the tractor maker's name, plus "-ie."

Rhymes for Fergie

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

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Frequently asked questions

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.