watchie

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Meaning · English

A watchman.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Kenny seized his opportunity, walked briskly up to the end, said good morning to the watchie, and sauntered back, […]

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 “watchie” mean?

A watchman.

Is “watchie” formal or informal?

watchie is generally slang.