Definition of BIDDY

biddy

Plural: biddies

Noun

  • A hen; sometimes, a derogatory term for an old woman.
  • adult female chicken
  • young bird especially of domestic fowl
  • A woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody.
  • An attractive girl.
  • An Irish maidservant.
  • An Irishwoman.
  • A name used in calling a hen or chicken, often as "biddy-biddy-biddy".
  • breasts (when used in the phrase "tig biddies" derived from "big tiddies")
  • Alternative spelling of bitty.

Examples

  • She hoped to play BIDDY to clear her rack, but no ’B’ was in sight.

Origin / Etymology

Derived from Biddy, diminutive form of Bridget. It became a generic name for an Irish maid (US), and then for an old woman.

Synonyms

chick, hen

Scrabble Score: 12

biddy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
biddy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
biddy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

biddy: valid Words With Friends Word