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flatty

noun — 7 senses

flatty

noun

Etymology From flat + -y. (policeman): From flatfoot.

7 senses
  1. 1A flatfish.
  2. 2A flathead (fish).
  3. 3A flat tire/tyre.
  4. 4A policeman.
  5. 5A flathead V8 engine.
  6. 6A hot rod fitted with a flathead V8 engine.
  7. 7Alternative form of flattie (“operator of crooking…
1

Regional, Slang A flatfish.

2

Australia, Slang A flathead (fish).

3

Slang A flat tire/tyre.

4

US, Archaic, Slang A policeman.

5

Slang A flathead V8 engine.

6

Slang A hot rod fitted with a flathead V8 engine.

7

Alternative, Slang Alternative form of flattie (“operator of crooking gambling operation”).

Derived terms
flatty-ken
Related terms
flattie

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