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- [ned-ee]
- /ˈnɛd i/
- /ˈne.di/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ned-ee]
- /ˈnɛd i/
Definitions of neddy word
- noun plural neddy British Informal. donkey. 1
- noun plural neddy Australian Slang. a horse. 1
- noun neddy A donkey or ass. 1
- noun neddy a silly person; fool 0
- noun neddy a horse, esp a racehorse 0
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Origin of neddy
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; apparently generic use of personal name Neddy; see Ned, -y2
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Parts of speech for Neddy
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neddy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
neddy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for neddy
noun neddy
- burro — a donkey, esp one used as a pack animal
- horse — a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
- mule — a lounging slipper that covers the toes and instep or only the instep.
- ass — An ass is an animal which is related to a horse but which is smaller and has long ears.
- jackass — a male donkey.