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Paddy

[ ˈpædi ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

Irish culture

A term used to refer to a field of rice or a rural area, especially in Ireland. It is also commonly used to refer to a male given name.

Synonyms

Patrick, rice field, rural area.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Paddy	A nickname or informal name for someone named Patrick, mostly used in personal, casual conversations. Hey Paddy, are you coming to the party tonight? Paddy has been my best friend since childhood
rice field	A general term to describe fields used for cultivating rice, used in more formal or technical discussions related to agriculture. The government is planning to develop new irrigation systems for the rice fields Visiting the rice fields provided a deep insight into traditional farming techniques
rural area	An area outside cities and towns, mainly used in discussions about geography, demographics, or socio-economic contexts. The population in rural areas has been steadily decreasing Many rural areas lack access to basic healthcare facilities
Patrick	A formal given name, suitable for official, professional, or respectful contexts. Dr Patrick will be leading the research team Patrick, please prepare the report for tomorrow’s meeting

Examples of usage

Paddy's Pub is a popular meeting spot in the small town.
The farmer spent the day working in the paddy fields.
His name is actually Paddy, short for Patrick.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

derogatory slang

A derogatory term used to refer to an Irish person. It is considered offensive and should be avoided.

Examples of usage

He was upset when someone called him a Paddy.
The use of the term 'Paddy' to describe Irish people is offensive.

Translations

Translations of the word "Paddy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrozal

🇮🇳 धान

🇩🇪 Reis

🇮🇩 padi

🇺🇦 рис

🇵🇱 ryż

🇯🇵 稲

🇫🇷 riz

🇪🇸 arroz

🇹🇷 pirinç

🇰🇷 벼

🇸🇦 أرز

🇨🇿 rýže

🇸🇰 ryža

🇨🇳 稻

🇸🇮 riž

🇮🇸 hrísgrjón

🇰🇿 күріш

🇬🇪 ბრინჯი

🇦🇿 düyü

🇲🇽 arroz

Etymology

The term 'Paddy' originated from the Irish name 'Padraig', which is the Irish form of the name Patrick. Over time, it evolved to be used as a slang term to refer to Irish people, both in a neutral and derogatory sense. It is important to be aware of the context in which the term is used to avoid causing offense.