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词汇 Hillite
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Definition of Hillite in English:

Hillite

nounˈhɪlʌɪt
Australian informal
  • A spectator who watches a sporting event from a seating area which consists of an uncovered slope.

    he walked to his fielding position in front of the Hillites
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Once when he was in the outfield with his back to the Hillites, an untoward and over-beered barracker made insulting remarks about his size.
    • Barnes was hooted roundly by the Hillites and members.
    • A number of the Hillites began to wolf-whistle.
    • An icy gale sent Hillites stampeding across the field.
    • No jeering from the usually super-caustic Hillites at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Origin

Early 20th century: from the Australian sense of hill 'an uncovered area of rising ground for spectators at a sporting event' + -ite1.

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