Eddie
/ˈɛdi/
Eddie proper noun: a diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
Proper noun
Eddie
- A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
- There's a world of difference between the name Edward, which sounds rather regal and stuffy (Edwardian) and the name Eddie, which sounds like a guy on the bus.1994, Caroline Knapp, The Merry Recluse: A Life in Essays, Counterpoint Press, published 2004, →ISBN, page 169
- A Granite Bay home previously owned by actor and comedian Eddie Murphy is back on the market for $12 million.2015 October 1, Elaine Goodman, “Hot Property: Eddie Murphy's former home is back on the market (slideshow)”, in Sacramento Business Journal, archived from the original on 05 Apr 2016
Noun
Eddie (plural Eddies)
- A member of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment.
Forms of Eddie
| Proper noun | |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Eddy |
| Noun | |
| plural | Eddies |
Words formed from Eddie
Phrases with Eddie
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Questions about Eddie
- What does Eddie mean?
- Eddie means a diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
- What part of speech is Eddie?
- Eddie can be a proper noun or a noun.
- How do you pronounce Eddie?
- Eddie is pronounced /ˈɛdi/.
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