The difference between Greenie and Tree hugger

When used as nouns, greenie means an environmentalist, whereas tree hugger means an environmental campaigner, especially one who aims to restrict logging.

check bellow for the other definitions of Greenie and Tree hugger

  1. Greenie as a noun (chiefly, Australia, New Zealand, slang, often, derogatory):

    An environmentalist; someone who shows concern for the environment.

  2. Greenie as a noun (Australia, by extension):

    A member of the Green Party.

  3. Greenie as a noun (US, Wyoming, derogatory, slang):

    A person from Colorado; after the color of the Colorado license plate.

  4. Greenie as a noun:

    An unripe fruit.

  5. Greenie as a noun (US, slang):

    A beginner, a novice.

  6. Greenie as a noun (US, slang):

    A small, green object or creature. A tablet of amphetamine.

  1. Tree hugger as a noun (slang, pejorative):

    An environmental campaigner, especially one who aims to restrict logging.

  2. Tree hugger as a noun (slang):

    A hippie.

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