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Paddy
see synonyms of paddyNoun
3. paddy
rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field
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Paddy
see synonyms of paddynoun plural -dies
1. Also called: paddy field
a field planted with rice
2.
rice as a growing crop or when harvested but not yet milled
noun plural -dies
British informal
a fit of temper
noun plural -dies
(sometimes not capital)
an informal, often offensive, name for an Irishman
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Paddy
see synonyms of paddy nounWord forms: plural ˈPaddies
Irishman
a patronizing and formerly derisive term nounWord forms: plural ˈpaddies
1.
rice in the husk, growing or gathered
2.
rice in general
3.
a rice field
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Paddy
see synonyms of paddyn.
Often Offensive Slang
Often Offensive Slang
Used as a disparaging term for a person, especially a man, of Irish birth or ancestry.
n. pl. pad·dies
1. Rice, especially in the husk, whether gathered or still in the field.
2. A specially irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown.
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