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rellie, n. colloq. (orig. Austral., now also N.Z. and Brit.).
Brit. |ˈrɛli|, U.S. |ˈrɛli|, Austral. |ˈreli|
Forms: 19– rellie, 19– relly
[‹ rel- (in relative n.) + -y suffix6. Compare slightly later rello n.]
A relative. Chiefly in pl. Cf. rello n.
1981K. Lette in Bulletin (Sydney) 22 Dec. 208/3 Dreaded rellies are not so easily disposed of. 1995C. Bateman Cycle of Violence vi. 104 Someone's got their rellies in from the States—this'll be a laugh. They've ordered Flaming Samboucas. 1999Independent on Sunday 19 Dec. (Real Life section) 9/6 Enlist the help of a friendly relly (sister? cousin? your mum?). 2002Timaru (N.Z.) Herald (Nexis) 13 May 8 If you've not got a rich Aussie rellie with room to spare..there are accommodation options ranging from five-star resorts to backpackers lodges. |