loppy
/ˈlɒpi/noun (plural loppies) Australian /NZ
An unskilled labourer or odd jobber on a farm or rural station: the loppies all complain a lot...
- The shed hands, rollers, skirters and pickers-up were generally known by the somewhat contemptuous name of 'loppies'.
- Two or three educated and travelled 'loppies' were to be found amongst the 'table-men'.
- The twilight rings with the laughter of the 'loppies' young and free.
Origin
Late 19th century: probably from English dialect lop 'hang about' or dialect loppy 'flea-ridden'.