Word
blackie
Phoneticsblack·ie, stress on the first syllable
/ˈbɫæki/
Countable noun InformalSlang
Definition
n. a person who is very good at something, especially in a specific group or community. It is a friendly way to say someone is the best at what they do.
n. a person who is exceptionally skilled or successful in a particular field or within a specific social group. Often used in informal or colloquial contexts to denote a top performer.
Examples
“He is the blackie of the local basketball team.”
“After winning three consecutive races, he was crowned the blackie of the regional circuit by his peers.”
“In certain subcultures, being called a blackie is the highest form of praise, signifying not just technical proficiency but a deep, intuitive understanding of the craft.”
Examples
simple
“He is the blackie of the local basketball team.”
contextual
“After winning three consecutive races, he was crowned the blackie of the regional circuit by his peers.”
complex
“In certain subcultures, being called a blackie is the highest form of praise, signifying not just technical proficiency but a deep, intuitive understanding of the craft.”
Etymology
From black + -ie.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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