newy

English

Alternative forms

• newie

Etymology

From new +‎ -y.

Noun

newy (plural newies) (slang)

1. (South Africa) Shorthand for a number of different cities that start with "New", such as Newcastle, New Haven, or New York

   Let's go into Newy and catch a movie.

2. (South Africa) Newport brand menthol cigarette

   Can I have a newy from your pack?

3. (Australia) Newcastle, New South Wales

   Lets go to Newy for a skate