coastie

Etymology

From a clipping of Coast Guard + -ie (diminutive or familiarising suffix).

noun

  1. A member of the Coast Guard.“For eons, the Coasties have served as the final redundant safety systems of our boats.”
  2. Someone residing on the Central Coast of Australia.“Coasties can see them at Ettalong Diggers on Saturday.”
  3. A schoolie (senior student).