"spottie" meaning in All languages combined

See spottie on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: spotties [plural]
Etymology: From spot + -ie, from spotlight. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spot|ie}} spot + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} spottie (plural spotties)
  1. (Australia, informal) A spotlight, especially when used for hunting at night. Tags: Australia, informal

Inflected forms

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