Meaning & use
Probie
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An informal term for a person on probation or in a trial period, especially a rookie firefighter, police officer, or paramedic.
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The veteran firefighters teased the probie about his first big call.
As a probie, she had to prove herself before earning full status on the squad.
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Common slang in emergency services and law enforcement, shortened from 'probationary employee.'
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