Paddy

See also: paddy

English

Etymology

From Irish Pádraig (“Patrick”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpædi/
    • (North America) IPA(key): [ˈpæɾi]
  • Rhymes: -ædi

Proper noun

Paddy

  1. An Irish nickname for Patrick.

Translations

Noun

Paddy (plural Paddies)

  1. (slang, sometimes offensive) An Irish person.

See also

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