a backy
A lift on the back of someone's bike.
Definitions
Riding pillion on a pushbike — perched on the seat while your mate stands and pedals, or balanced on the pegs. Classic British/Welsh schoolyard transport, before everyone got driven everywhere. Used across the UK; firmly part of Welsh kids' vocabulary.
a backy In A Sentence
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What does 'a backy' mean?
It's a lift on the back of someone's bike.
How do you use 'a backy' in a sentence?
A kid might ask 'Gimme a backy?' meaning 'Can I ride on the back of your bike?'
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