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

“When I came back, I’d be lying if I didn’t say there was some nervousness,” he said, “almost like being a probie again and being the rookie on the truck.”

From Washington Times

“When I came back, I’d be lying if I didn’t say there was some nervousness,” he said, “almost like being a probie again and being the rookie on the truck.”

From Seattle Times