noun
pidge
pihj
Pidge (noun) means informal short form of "pigeon". Example: “A few pidges were pecking at crumbs on the pavement.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "pigeon".
"A few pidges were pecking at crumbs on the pavement."
2
A pigeonhole, or a small mail slot used to sort post.
"Check your pidge — there's a parcel notice in it."
How to use pidge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual short form of "pigeon" or "pigeonhole".
When to use it
Informal/slang; not used in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pidges
- Third person singular
- pidges
- Past tense
- pidged
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "pigeon" or "pigeonhole" first seen in writing in the early 2000s.
Rhymes for pidge
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What does “pidge” mean?
The word “pidge” means informal short form of "pigeon". In plain terms, a casual short form of "pigeon" or "pigeonhole".
How do you pronounce “pidge”?
“Pidge” is pronounced pihj (/pɪdʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pidge” in a sentence?
Here is “pidge” used in a sentence: “A few pidges were pecking at crumbs on the pavement.”
What part of speech is “pidge”?
“Pidge” is a noun.
Where does the word “pidge” come from?
The word “pidge” dates back to around 2000. A clipped, informal form of "pigeon" or "pigeonhole" first seen in writing in the early 2000s.
How many meanings does “pidge” have?
“Pidge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "pigeon".
