noun
caddie
KA-dee
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
Word Forms
caddied past tense, caddies plural, caddies singular
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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.