PADDY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
Categories: Irishman
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown
Categories: Field
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field
Categories: Rice
Synonyms
Paddy, Mickey, Mick, Paddy field, Rice paddy
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "paddy" was borrowed from Malay padi.
🔗 Related Words
paddy – A related word in the same word family.
Paddy – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Taboo words change fastest because each generation invents new slang to shock their elders!