Traditional
Still common
Definition
A truck driver.
Example Sentence
"The truckies stop at that roadhouse for a feed."
Where "Truckie" Comes From
"Truckie" follows the classic Australian pattern of shortening a job title and adding "-ie", the same way "tradie" or "garbo" formed.
It's been standard usage since long-haul trucking became a major part of Australian transport.
How Aussies Actually Use It
It refers to anyone who drives a truck professionally, especially long-distance interstate drivers.
Truckies are a fixture of Australian road culture, particularly on long outback highways.
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