Definitions

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  • noun Australia, New Zealand, informal A scratch card.

Etymologies

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scratch +‎ -ie

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Examples

  • Thirty of the winners feature on special gold "scratchie" rosettes on the cover of the magazine.

    ScreenTalk 2009

  • Despite the presence of Bey's gleaming, ever-pro smile, it was clear that this pairing didn't quite work, since Tricky looked like he'd only popped out for a scratchie and a Chomp and was shocked to find himself trying to sing gyrating 2003 chart hit Baby Boy to 50,000 people.

    Yasmin, Emeli Sandé and Maverick Sabre are taking a trip back into trip-hop 2011

  • Not only did the guy not ask me for ID [the whole incentive for buying a scratchie] but also a $1 scratchie is not $1.

    sierrazen Diary Entry sierrazen 2006

  • In the morning, I went to the newsagents and bought a scratchie.

    sierrazen Diary Entry sierrazen 2006

  • It's just a scratch away FRASER Island has come up with an unusual way to attract tourists - featuring on a $2 instant scratchie.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • Mr Hay said he was already hoping to work with Queensland lottery provider Golden Casket and NSW Lotteries on another Fraser Island scratchie series in the future.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • It's just a scratch away FRASER Island has come up with an unusual way to attract tourists - featuring on a $2 instant scratchie.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • Scam reports soar as private information gives cons access to accounts SCAM reports are soaring as tricksters creating fake scratchie tickets, invoices, refund offers and computer viruses prey on homes and businesses.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • Mr Hay said he was already hoping to work with Queensland lottery provider Golden Casket and NSW Lotteries on another Fraser Island scratchie series in the future.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • Scam reports soar as private information gives cons access to accounts SCAM reports are soaring as tricksters creating fake scratchie tickets, invoices, refund offers and computer viruses prey on homes and businesses.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

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