noun

neddy

NEH-dee

Neddy (noun) means informal British: a donkey. Example: “The farm let children ride a neddy along the beach.”

noun

Informal British: a donkey.

"The farm let children ride a neddy along the beach."

Dated slang: a foolish or contemptible person.

"Stop acting like such a neddy."

How to use neddy

Learner’s notes

In 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.

neddies plural, neddies plural

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From "Ned" (a nickname for Edward) + -y, following the old habit of giving animals human nicknames.

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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.