paddywhack

Also pad·dy·wack

[pad-ee-hwak, -wak]

noun

1. Informal.,  a spanking.

verb (used with object)

1. Informal.,  to spank or beat.

paddywhack

/ ˈpædɪˌwæk /

noun

1. another word for paddy 2

2. a spanking or smack

Word History and Origins

Origin of paddywhack¹

1775–85; Paddy ( def. ) + whack ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Paddywhack was the old Irish horse which had carried him so long, and has been mentioned before.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

"Ah, you paddywhack!" growled the skipper.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

"Git in, you paddywhack," said Glover to Sweeny.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

"You dum paddywhack," he presently reopened, "what d'ye break yer paddle for?"

Read more on Project Gutenberg