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coxie

A Canadian informal term for a coxswain — the person who steers a rowing shell and calls the stroke cadence for the crew.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A Canadian informal term for a coxswain — the person who steers a rowing shell and calls the stroke cadence for the crew. Common in Canadian university and club rowing contexts. The '-ie' diminutive suffix is typical of Canadian sports slang.

Their coxie called for a power ten with five hundred metres to go.
Origin: Clipped form of 'coxswain' + diminutive '-ie'; standard informal usage in Canadian rowing. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(Canada, slang) A coxswain.

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  • “2️⃣ - Kenny Lawler 3️⃣ - Damonte Coxie”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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