A communist; a person with communist sympathies; a supposed communist infiltrator.
A Holden Commodore.
A commercial vehicle.
A Communist.
A Commodore computer.
In plain English: A commie was a type of early personal computer made by the company Commodore.
"My first computer was a trusty old commie."
Usage: Refer to a vintage line of home computers released by Commodore International, known for models like the VIC-20 and Commodore 64. Avoid using this term as a political slur; its primary meaning today is related to these computers.
Communist.
In plain English: This term is a derogatory label for someone who supports communism, a political system advocating community ownership of resources instead of private property.
"He jokingly called his uncle a commie for liking socialist policies."
Usage: This term is used as an informal and frequently offensive label for someone perceived to hold communist beliefs or sympathies. Use with extreme caution, if at all, due to its loaded history and potential to cause offense.