conchie

con·chy

[kon-chee]
noun, plural con·chies. Slang: Often Disparaging.
conscientious objector.
Also, con·chie.


Origin:
1915–20; conch- (shortening and respelling of conscientious) + -y2

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conchie or conchy (ˈkɒntʃɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -chies
informal short for conscientious objector
 
conchy or conchy
 
n

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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
conchie or conchy (ˈkɒntʃɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -chies
informal short for conscientious objector
 
conchy or conchy
 
n

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