noun
Street Slang
cellie
SEL-ee · noun · slang
A cellmate.
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Definitions
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The inmate one shares a cell with. Also 'bunkie' or 'bunkmate.'
“My cellie snores, so I never sleep right.”
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cellie In A Sentence
My cellie snores, so I never sleep right.
Origin & Usage
Clipping of 'cellmate' plus the -ie diminutive.
People Also Ask
What does cellie mean?
A cellie is the inmate you share a prison cell with, an informal word for a cellmate.
Where does the word cellie come from?
It is a clipping of 'cellmate' with the friendly -ie ending added, like 'buddy' or 'roomie.'
Is a cellie the same as a bunkie?
They overlap. Both refer to someone you share close living space with inside, and the terms are often used interchangeably along with 'bunkmate.'
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