noun
General Slang
Tradie
/ˈtreɪdi/ · noun · informal
A tradesperson — sparky, chippy, plumber, the blokes and women who build the country.
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Definitions
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Used loosely for anyone doing hands-on building or repair work.
“Need a good tradie to redo the bathroom, know anyone?”
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A skilled manual worker in a trade such as electrician, carpenter, plumber, or mechanic.
“Got a tradie coming round to fix the leak this arvo.”
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Culturally, an archetype of the hi-vis-wearing, early-rising, ute-driving Aussie worker.
“Every cafe at 6am is packed with tradies grabbing a coffee.”
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Tradie In A Sentence
Tradies knock off early on a Friday and you can't blame them.
Married a tradie, never have to call a handyman again.
The tradie quoted me double what the last bloke did.
Origin & Usage
Australian abbreviation of 'tradesperson' or 'tradesman' with the -ie diminutive. Standard modern usage across the country.
People Also Ask
What does tradie mean in Australia?
A tradie is a tradesperson — an electrician, plumber, carpenter, or similar skilled worker.
What are some tradie nicknames?
Aussies clip trade names too: sparky (electrician), chippy (carpenter), brickie (bricklayer), plumber stays plumber.
Is tradie a respectful term?
Yes, it's neutral to positive — tradies are well-regarded and often well-paid in Australia.
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