trammie

/ˈtɹæmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A young woman, especially one in her teens, who works in a factory or shop.

“The trammie at the factory was struggling to meet the production deadline.”

2. noun

A type of railway buffer, especially one consisting of a rubber pad and a metal spring, used to absorb the impact of a collision.

“The train’s buffers, or trammies, helped to reduce the force of the crash.”

Synonyms

  • factory worker
  • girl
  • shop assistant
  • teenager

Antonyms

  • adult
  • professional