workie
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Meaning · English
An intern.
Register: informal, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Other interns are another good source of advice and support. Melody Small, a 20-year-old student from Canterbury who did a two-week editorial placement at Grazia, said: 'Make friends with other workies […]
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 “workie” mean?
An intern.
Is “workie” formal or informal?
workie is generally informal, slang.