pawnie
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A pawnbroker.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But a moment's reflection told Donny that a rag-and-bone man or a pawnie wasn't likely simply to fill his backyard with such stuff.
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 “pawnie” mean?
A pawnbroker.
Is “pawnie” formal or informal?
pawnie is generally slang.