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biddy

noun
/ˈbɪdi/

Etymology

Derived from Biddy, diminutive form of Bridget. It became a generic name for an Irish maid (US), and then for an old woman.

  1. derived from maid

Definitions

  1. A woman, especially an old woman

    A woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody.

  2. An attractive girl.

  3. An Irish maidservant.

  4. ›+ 6 more definitions

    1. An Irishwoman.

    2. A name used in calling a hen or chicken, often as "biddy-biddy-biddy".

      • Ay, biddy, come with me.
      • "Well, we'll see about it by and by," said Farmer Brown's boy. "There's the breakfast bell, and I haven't fed the biddies yet."

    3. Alternative spelling of bitty (“very small”).

      • “Was it in buckets or them little biddy cans?”

    4. Breasts.

      • It ain't like you ain't never seen these tig ole biddies before.

    5. A diminutive of the female given name Bridget.

      • "Was I absurd?" said Biddy, quietly raising her eyebrows; "I am sorry for that; I didn't mean to be. I only want you to do well, and to be comfortable."

    6. A surname of Scottish origin.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA