roadie

noun road·ie \ˈrō-dē\

: a person whose job is to help move and set up the equipment of traveling musicians

Full Definition of ROADIE

: a person who works (as by moving heavy equipment) for traveling entertainers

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road + -ie

First Known Use: 1969

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