Hackies

/ˈhækiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of hackie; multiple taxi drivers or drivers of hired carriages.

Etymology

Plural form of hackie, made by adding -s to the informal noun. It follows standard English pluralization patterns for words ending in -ie, which usually just add -s (like 'movie → movies').

Kelly Says

In mid-20th-century American cities, 'hackies' had a reputation for being colorful characters with great stories—so much so that movies and TV shows loved portraying taxi drivers as witty philosophers of the street!

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