Etymology

nettie

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Today it means: An Internet user, particularly a Usenet user. Full definition →

First used 1985
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nettie · noun1

See netty.

nettie · noun2

From net + -ie, on the model of Trekkie.

Nettie · proper noun3

Suffixed with -ie, compare Neddie and Nellie, respectively from Edward and Eleanor.

Nettie · noun4

From Net + -ie.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1985 An Internet user, particularly a Usenet user.

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