hedgie

noun2

1. •
   (informal) A hedgehog.

   • The average life span of the captive hedgie is 3 to 8 years. — 2003
2. •
   (informal) A hedge fund trader.

   • Despite the best, or worst, efforts of those overextended hedgies and subprime-sters, it did, but not as high as hems, and it yo-yoed squeamishly along the way. — 2009