neddy

[ ned-ee ]

/ ˈnɛd i /

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noun, plural ned·dies.

British Informal. donkey.

Australian Slang. a horse.

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Origin of neddy

1780–90; apparently generic use of personal name Neddy;see Ned, -y²

Words nearby neddy

nectary, nectopod, Ned, NEDC, Nedda, neddy, Nederland, Neder Rijn, nedette, née, need

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How to use neddy in a sentence

I offered Neddy two six-penn'orths to one upon it just now, but he wouldn't take it, and quite right.
The Pickwick Papers|Charles Dickens
At the foot of the hill they found Neddy and the cart, and went home joyously, taking turns in the cart to spare Neddy.
The Four Corners Abroad|Amy Ella Blanchard
The dial represented his face in character when singing his popular comic song, “Me and my Neddy.”
The Great North Road: London to York|Charles G. Harper
Mother Murden's first ball was a grand success for all but Neddy.
The Book of the Bush|George Dunderdale

She gave him a gentle shove, said "Good night, Neddy," and closed the door.
The Book of the Bush|George Dunderdale

British Dictionary definitions for neddy

neddy

/ (ˈnɛdɪ) /

noun plural -dies

a child's word for a donkey

informal a silly person; fool

Australian informal a horse, esp a racehorsehe lost his money on the neddies

Word Origin for neddy

C18: from Ned, pet form of Edward

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