Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
navvy
noun
/ˈnævi/
Definition
A laborer, especially one who works on the construction of canals, railways, or similar projects.
Examples
- The navvies worked tirelessly to build the new railway line.
- Many navvies lived in temporary camps near their work sites.
- After the canal was completed, the navvies moved on to the next project.
Meaning
The term ‘navvy’ originally referred to workers who excavated and built various infrastructure. It is often associated with those involved in manual labor and construction.
Synonyms
- laborer
- worker
- grunts
- manual laborer
