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Argie|ˈɑːdʒɪ|
colloq. abbrev. of Argentinian a. and n., Argentine a.2 and n.2 Freq. in the context of the Anglo-Argentinian conflict over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands (1982).
1982Daily Tel. 6 Apr. 30/6 We yelled at the Argies. 1982Private Eye 21 May 3/1 It is my proud privilege to loan the ship to the British Government for use in our heroic crusade against the Argie hordes. 1983Washington Post 22 June a23/5 Mrs. Thatcher's ‘lesson’ for them..does not have to do with..the Argie-bashing affair. 1986Financial Times 2 Apr. 19/7 The programme rages at the Arts Council, Fergie, the ‘Tory propaganda machine in White City’..and zapping Argies (still?). 1986Sunday Tel. 9 Nov. 18/3 Small boys still play at Argies and Commandos. |