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paddy

|pad/dy|

B2

/ˈpædi/

rice field

Etymology
Etymology Information

'paddy' originates from the Malay word 'padi', which means 'rice in the straw'.

Historical Evolution

'padi' was adopted into English as 'paddy', referring to rice fields.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'rice in the straw', but over time it evolved to refer to the fields where rice is grown.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a field where rice is grown, typically flooded with water.

The farmers worked tirelessly in the paddy fields.

Synonyms

rice fieldrice paddy

Noun 2

a colloquial term for an Irishman, often considered offensive.

He was called a paddy by his friends, though he didn't mind.

Synonyms

Irishman

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Idioms

paddy wagon

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35