conchy

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Meaning · English

A conscientious objector.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

'arf o' them snivellin' conshies back 'ome 'd fight like rats if they was cornered.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “conchy” mean?

A conscientious objector.

Is “conchy” formal or informal?

conchy is generally slang.