English Word · Beginner
parkie
An Aboriginal who sleeps rough in parks
Pronunciation: say parkie
Meaning
An Aboriginal who sleeps rough in parks.
Example
Walking into the inner-city Brisbane suburb of West End one morning, I witnessed a group of Aboriginal “parkies” being moved on from a corner of the main road.
Walking into the inner-city Brisbane suburb of West End one morning, I witnessed a group of Aboriginal “parkies” being moved on from a corner of the main road.
Practice tips
- Practice parkie out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.