quattie

KWAT-ee

Definitions

1. noun

a type of quail, specifically the quail dove or other similar birds, or in some contexts, a young or inexperienced person, especially a girl or a woman

“The birdwatcher spotted a rare quattie in the woods.”

2. noun

a small, usually young or inexperienced, person, especially a girl or a woman

“The quattie struggled to navigate the complicated office politics.”

Synonyms

  • dove
  • girl
  • quail
  • youngster

Antonyms

  • adult
  • experienced