Lexic.us

Definition of Paddy

1. Noun. (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent.

2. Noun. An irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown.

3. Noun. Rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field.

Definition of Paddy

1. a. Low; mean; boorish; vagabond.

2. n. A jocose or contemptuous name for an Irishman.

3. n. Unhusked rice; -- commonly so called in the East Indies.

Definition of Paddy

1. Proper noun. An Irish nickname for Patrick, originally from Pádrig (or Pádraig) the Irish language form of Patrick. ¹

2. Noun. (slang) An Irish person (sometimes offensive). ¹

3. Noun. Rice, before it is milled ¹

4. Noun. An irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Paddy

1. a rice field [n -DIES]

Medical Definition of Paddy

1. Unhusked rice; commonly so called in the East Indies. Paddy bird. See Java sparrow, under Java. Origin: Either fr. Canarese bhatta or Malay padi. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paddy

paddlelike paddler paddlers paddles paddlewheel paddlewheels paddling paddling pool paddling pools paddlings

paddock paddocked paddocking paddocks paddy paddy bird paddy field paddy paw paddy wagon paddy wagons

paddymelon paddymelons paddywack paddywacked paddywacking paddywacks paddywagon paddywagons paddywhack

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