greeny
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- noun
- /ˈɡriːni/
- Slang
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ecologista
- Many greenies are participating in the cleanup event to protect the environment.
Examples
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So congrats to all of us for saving money and being greenies!
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But come on, man, these are greenies — they're into peace.
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I completely agree with you that the planning system is rigged in favor of whatever the greenies want.
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The greenies are out to stop the development of underdeveloped countries and to de-develop developed countries, period.
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The temperature thing has some validity, but every workable solution ever proposed has been vehemently opposed by the greenies.
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Windmills now blot out the sky in Eastern WA, far from the vistas of evergreens enjoyed by the greenies in Western WA.
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As a proud greenie, she volunteers every weekend to plant trees in the community.
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The local greenies organized a rally to promote sustainable living practices.
Synonyms
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A person who works to protect nature and prevent pollution
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A person who supports the Green Party and wants to protect the environment
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A person who works to protect nature and reduce pollution
A person who cares very much about protecting the environment and changes their life for it, sometimes too much
Antonyms
How Supportive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Greeny is green plus -y, so it can mean 'a little green' in color or 'a person who cares about nature'. That's why a greeny can be a soft green shade or a person who supports environmental causes.