Paddy

Paddy

See also: paddy

English

Etymology

From Irish Pádraig (“Patrick”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpædi/
  • (North America) IPA^(key): [ˈpæɾi]
• Rhymes: -ædi

Proper noun

Paddy

1. An Irish nickname for Patrick.

Translations

nickname for Patrick

Irish: Páidín m

Noun

Paddy (plural Paddies)

1. (slang, sometimes offensive) An Irish person.

See also

• Pat