"endie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: endies [plural]
Etymology: Based on formations like yuppie etc. Coined by UK political adviser Charles R. Leadbeater in 2014. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q354448|in=2014|nobycat=1}} Coined by UK political adviser Charles R. Leadbeater in 2014 Head templates: {{en-noun}} endie (plural endies)
  1. (neologism, uncommon, chiefly in the plural) One who is employed, but has no disposable income or savings. Tags: in-plural, neologism, uncommon Categories (topical): People Synonyms: Endie Related terms: precariat

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