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scratchie, n. Austral. and N.Z. colloq.
Brit. |ˈskratʃi|, U.S. |ˈskrætʃi|, Austral. |ˈskrætʃi|, N.Z. |ˈskrætʃi|
[‹ scratch v. + -y suffix6.]
An instant lottery scratch card.
1984Northern Territory News (Darwin) 19 Nov. 25/1 There is a little luck around you..probably enough for a small win of some sort so why not have a go at the scratchies. 1990Dominion (Wellington, N.Z.) 19 Sept. 3 He had spent the whole of his benefit on ‘scratchies’ like Instant Kiwi, the first week they were available. 2000Sunday Mail (Brisbane) (Nexis) 7 May 19/1 Under-age gamblers are getting hooked on ‘scratchies’ (instant lottery) tickets, according to research. |