Brickie

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɪki/

Definitions

1. A construction expert dedicated to the handling, arrangement, or restoration of bricks in various building endeavors
2. A professional who specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repair of brick structures in construction projects
3. An individual skilled in using bricks for building, repairing, and designing walls and other structures in the construction industry

Etymology: "Brickie" is a simple formation: the noun "brick" with the diminutive or familiar suffix "-ie" attached, giving a friendly, informal name for someone who works with bricks. The suffix itself has a long pedigree. It descends from an old Germanic ending that was used to form pet names and nicknames, and it reached English as "-y" and later "-ie," the same ending found in words like "doggie" and "auntie." Brickie is a British and Australian colloquialism, used mainly for a bricklayer on a building site. Because the suffix turns a trade into a familiar, slightly affectionate label, the word sounds more like a nickname than a formal job title.

Synonyms: bricklayer, mason