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neddy

American  
[ned-ee] / ˈnɛd i /

noun

plural

neddies

  1. British Informal. donkey.

  2. Australian Slang. a horse.

neddy British  
/ ˈnɛdɪ /

noun

  1. a child's word for a donkey

  2. informal a silly person; fool

  3. informal a horse, esp a racehorse

    he lost his money on the neddies
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Etymology

Origin of neddy

1780–90; apparently generic use of personal name Neddy; see Ned, -y 2

Example Sentences

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Wo wo wo neddy, there is Carlisle v Huddersfield JP Trophy first leg too.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2011

Recently a friend suggested that I might get involved in the 'voluntary services', as if I were some old neddy that should be put out to pasture .

From The Guardian • Apr. 9, 2010

I might take a neddy to a man!'

From A Child of the Jago by Morrison, Arthur

Cuttin' closest to the raw, 'n' swearin' lovin'    all the way, Is Artie from Molinga on his neddy, Marshal    Neigh.

From 'Hello, Soldier!' Khaki Verse by Dyson, Edward

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