noun
probie
Probie (noun) means informal term for someone still on a probationary or trial period in a job, especially a new firefighter or police officer. Example: “The probie was assigned the least glamorous tasks at the station.”
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Informal term for someone still on a probationary or trial period in a job, especially a new firefighter or police officer.
"The probie was assigned the least glamorous tasks at the station."
How to use probie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for a rookie still proving themselves in a new job, especially in fire and emergency services.
When to use it
Informal workplace slang, common in fire departments and police forces.
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Word forms
- Plural
- probies
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "probationary."
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What does “probie” mean?
The word “probie” means informal term for someone still on a probationary or trial period in a job, especially a new firefighter or police officer. In plain terms, slang for a rookie still proving themselves in a new job, especially in fire and emergency services.
How do you use “probie” in a sentence?
Here is “probie” used in a sentence: “The probie was assigned the least glamorous tasks at the station.”
What part of speech is “probie”?
“Probie” is a noun.
What is the meaning of probie?
"probie" (noun) means informal term for someone still on a probationary or trial period in a job, especially a new firefighter or police officer.
