poddy

[pod-ee]

noun

Australian.

plural

poddies 

1. a newborn or unweaned calf, especially one that is taken from its mother and hand-fed.

2. any young animal.

poddy

/ ˈpɒdɪ /

noun

1. a handfed calf or lamb

2. any creature at an early stage of growth

   poddy mullet

Word History and Origins

Origin of poddy¹

First recorded in 1890–95; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of poddy¹

perhaps from poddy (adj) fat

Example Sentences

Muffy the overgrown grey poddy calf comes up to watch.

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"When exits through IPOs become so difficult, private equity investors would naturally be under pressure to seek alternative exit channels, such as through trade sales," said Poddy Feng, analyst at ChinaVenture, a Beijing-based private equity consultancy group.

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"Out with it, Poddy," continued Peckle, digging him 4 in the ribs with the butt of his cue.

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Well, in the first place," began Mr. Venderbrun, "you must know——" "Hear, hear, Poddy.

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"Let Poddy tell," said Peckle.

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