I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: paddy (III) + whack
1. often capitalized , slang : irishman
2. or paddy dialect chiefly England : a state of fuming rage : fury , temper
don't be silly and get in a paddy about nothing — Compton Mackenzie
3. : thrashing , spanking , paddling
4. : ruddy duck
II. transitive verb
: thrash , spank , paddle