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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahr-dee]
- /ˈbɑr di/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bahr-dee]
- /ˈbɑr di/
Definitions of bardy word
- adjective bardy defiant; bold; daring 3
- adjective bardy bold; audacious; defiant. 1
- noun plural bardy a beetle larva of Australia, Bardistus cibarius, that bores into plants and is used as food by Aborigines. 1
- noun bardy Alternative form of bardie#Etymology 3. 1
- noun bardy Alternative form of bardie. 0
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Origin of bardy
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; bard1 + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Bardy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bardy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.