noun
neddy
NEH-dee
Neddy (noun) means informal British: a donkey. Example: “The farm let children ride a neddy along the beach.”
noun
1
Informal British: a donkey.
"The farm let children ride a neddy along the beach."
2
Dated slang: a foolish or contemptible person.
"“The neddies might call it a machine. They might think you guilty of machinism.” “Hang the stupid neddies!” Kieron carefully loosened the mooring, and the balloon rose."
— Edmund Cooper, The Cloud Walker (1973)
"Stop acting like such a neddy."
How to use neddy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pet name for a donkey, or old slang for someone acting foolishly.
When to use it
Old-fashioned and informal; not common in modern speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- neddies
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Etymology
From "Ned" (a nickname for Edward) + -y, following the old habit of giving animals human nicknames.
Rhymes for neddy
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What does “neddy” mean?
The word “neddy” means informal British: a donkey. In plain terms, a pet name for a donkey, or old slang for someone acting foolishly.
How do you pronounce “neddy”?
“Neddy” is pronounced NEH-dee (/ˈnɛdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “neddy” in a sentence?
Here is “neddy” used in a sentence: “The farm let children ride a neddy along the beach.”
What part of speech is “neddy”?
“Neddy” is a noun.
How many meanings does “neddy” have?
“Neddy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal British: a donkey.
