adj

nudie

NYOO-dee

Nudie (adj) means featuring nudity; showing people with no clothes on. Example: “The magazine was known for its nudie photo spreads.”

adj

Featuring nudity; showing people with no clothes on.

"The magazine was known for its nudie photo spreads."

noun

A film, photo, or magazine featuring naked people.

"The old cinema used to run late-night nudies on weekends."

How to use nudie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA slangy, old-fashioned word for something involving nudity, like a racy photo or film.

When to use it

Dated and informal — mostly heard in older slang about magazines and films.

Word forms

nudies plural

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Etymology

Simply "nude" plus the informal "-ie" ending, the same pattern as "movie" from "moving picture."

Rhymes for nudie

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nudie” mean?

The word “nudie” means featuring nudity; showing people with no clothes on. In plain terms, a slangy, old-fashioned word for something involving nudity, like a racy photo or film.

How do you pronounce “nudie”?

“Nudie” is pronounced NYOO-dee (/ˈnuːdi/ in IPA).

How do you use “nudie” in a sentence?

Here is “nudie” used in a sentence: “The magazine was known for its nudie photo spreads.”

What part of speech is “nudie”?

Depending on how it is used, “nudie” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “nudie” have?

“Nudie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: featuring nudity; showing people with no clothes on.