flattie

noun

flat·​tie

variants or less commonly flatty

ˈflatē

plural flatties

: something characterized by flatness: such as

a

: a small working boat peculiar to Chesapeake Bay and more southern waters of the eastern U.S. that is sloop-rigged and that has a flat bottom, straight sides, and a centerboard

b

: flat sense 6e

c

slang : policeman

Word History

Etymology

flat entry 1 + -ie, -y

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