noun
caddie
KA-dee
Caddie (noun) means a person hired to carry a golfer's clubs and offer advice during a round. Example: “His caddie suggested a seven iron for the approach shot.”
noun
1
A person hired to carry a golfer's clubs and offer advice during a round.
"His caddie suggested a seven iron for the approach shot."
verb
1
To work as a caddie for a golfer.
"She caddied for local golfers all through high school."
How to use caddie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who carries clubs and gives advice to a golfer on the course.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "caddy," the small storage container — they're pronounced the same but spelled differently and mean different things.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
golf caddie
caddie for someone
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Word forms
- Plural
- caddies
- Third person singular
- caddies
- Past tense
- caddied
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Etymology
From Scots caddie, itself from French cadet ("younger son, army cadet"); originally used for young errand-runners before narrowing to its golf sense.
Synonyms
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caddy
golf caddie
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Rhymes for caddie
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What does “caddie” mean?
The word “caddie” means a person hired to carry a golfer's clubs and offer advice during a round. In plain terms, someone who carries clubs and gives advice to a golfer on the course.
How do you pronounce “caddie”?
“Caddie” is pronounced KA-dee (/ˈkædi/ in IPA).
How do you use “caddie” in a sentence?
Here is “caddie” used in a sentence: “His caddie suggested a seven iron for the approach shot.”
What part of speech is “caddie”?
Depending on how it is used, “caddie” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “caddie” come from?
The word “caddie” comes from French. From Scots caddie, itself from French cadet ("younger son, army cadet"); originally used for young errand-runners before narrowing to its golf sense.
How many meanings does “caddie” have?
“Caddie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person hired to carry a golfer's clubs and offer advice during a round.
