PADDY


Meaning of PADDY in English

~ 1

■ noun ( plural paddies )

1》 a field where rice is grown.

2》 rice still in the husk.

Origin

C17: from Malay pādī .

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~ 2

■ noun ( plural paddies ) Brit. informal a fit of temper.

Origin

C19: from Paddy , assoc. with obs. ~whack 'Irishman (given to brawling)'.

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