probie

[ proh-bee ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a probationer, especially a firefighter who has recently joined a department.

Word History and Origins

Origin of probie¹

1895–1900; prob(ationary) ( def ) or prob(ation) + -ie

Example Sentences

Turns out he’d gotten hold of my letter and signed me up as a probie wrestler.

From Literature

I have been catching up with ABC’s recently premiered “The Rookie: Feds,” in which Niecy Nash-Betts stars as a middle-aged high school guidance counselor turned FBI “probie.”

From Los Angeles Times

He followed his father into the ranks in 1969, and in the 53 years since, Mr. Nigro held almost every job there is to hold in the department, from “probie” at a Manhattan engine house to fire commissioner.

From New York Times

But McRae still is a “probie,” a probationary firefighter who for the next 18 months has to prove himself.

From Washington Post

She found design inspiration while picking out her hydrant, which would become “Probie,” the Lego fireman.

From Washington Times