Judy
Americannoun
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the wife of Punch in the puppet show called Punch and Judy.
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Also Judie. a female given name, form of Judith.
noun
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the wife of Punch in the children's puppet show Punch and Judy See Punch
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slang (often not capital) a girl or woman
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Judy Collins has been taking photos of Van Nuys football players and other teams free of charge during the past 28 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
For over 30 years, Judy Reyes has graced Hollywood with her fierceness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Koenig married Judy Levitt, who also appeared in "Star Trek" films, in 1965.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Judy Moreland, of Mesquite, Texas, isn’t happy that her Medicare Advantage plan will no longer be offered next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
“You think it’s okay if whites and Negroes go to school together,” I asked Judy, “don’t you?”
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
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