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biddy

1

[bid-ee]

noun

Chiefly New England, South Midland, and Southern U.S.

plural

biddies 
  1. a chicken.

  2. a newly hatched chick.



biddy

2

[bid-ee]

noun

plural

biddies 
  1. a fussbudget, especially a fussy old woman.

  2. a female domestic servant, especially a cleaning woman.

biddy

1

/ ˈbɪdɪ /

noun

  1. a dialect word for chicken hen

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

biddy

2

/ ˈbɪdɪ /

noun

  1. informal,  a woman, esp an old gossipy or interfering one

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of biddy1

1595–1605; compare British dialect biddy (< ?) with same sense, usually as a call to chickens

Origin of biddy2

1700–10; special use of Biddy, by-form of Bridget ( def. )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of biddy1

C17: perhaps imitative of calling chickens

Origin of biddy2

C18: from pet form of Bridget
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Example Sentences

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In a society that tries to relegate older women to biddy status the moment they turn 50, they persisted.

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Choreographer Warren Carlyle appears to have convinced Zaks that “The Music Man” is a dance show; the townsfolk, from kiddies to biddies, spin and kick at the drop of a straw hat.

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Though the friendship is still rocky, Jones remains hopeful: "I think when we're old biddies we're going to laugh about it."

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Underestimated as an old biddy with a love for knitting, the most famous resident of St. Mary Mead uses her unassuming identity to her advantage.

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Once, while distracted by a scolding biddy, my daughter disappeared.

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When To Use

What does biddy mean?

Biddy can refer to a nosy, old woman or attractive, young woman. Both uses can be considered offensive. Content warning: this article contains references to sexual and sexist content.

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