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duddy

American  
[duhd-ee] / ˈdʌd i /
Or duddie

adjective

Scot.
  1. ragged; tattered.


Etymology

Origin of duddy

First recorded in 1715–25; dud(s) + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Terence Duddy's BMW knocked a woman off her bike as he turned right on High Street, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, on 21 June.

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BBC Children in Need confirmed Duddy, who was appointed as chair on 21 October, had resigned, saying "he could not continue in this role".

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As well as a suspended sentence, the court disqualified Duddy from driving or obtaining a licence for 18 months, fined him £85 costs plus £175 victim surcharge.

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The charity also confirmed "robust" checks were carried out prior to Duddy's appointment.

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The charity confirmed James Fairclough, a trustee since 2021, would be replacing Duddy having formally been appointed chair "with immediate effect".

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