noun

haddie

HA-dee

Haddie (noun) means an informal, chiefly Scottish word for haddock, the North Atlantic food fish. Example: “She ordered smoked haddie and eggs for breakfast at the harbourside cafe.”

noun

An informal, chiefly Scottish word for haddock, the North Atlantic food fish.

"She ordered smoked haddie and eggs for breakfast at the harbourside cafe."

"Finnan haddie is a traditional dish of cold-smoked haddock poached in milk."

How to use haddie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or regional way of saying "haddock."

When to use it

Informal and regional (Scottish); most cooks and menus today just write "haddock," except in the set dish name "finnan haddie."

Word forms

haddies plural

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Etymology

A Scots shortening of "haddock."

Rhymes for haddie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “haddie” mean?

The word “haddie” means an informal, chiefly Scottish word for haddock, the North Atlantic food fish. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or regional way of saying "haddock.".

How do you pronounce “haddie”?

“Haddie” is pronounced HA-dee (/ˈhædi/ in IPA).

How do you use “haddie” in a sentence?

Here is “haddie” used in a sentence: “She ordered smoked haddie and eggs for breakfast at the harbourside cafe.”

What part of speech is “haddie”?

“Haddie” is a noun.