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neds

/nɛdz/

neds is the plural of ned.

Meaning of ned

Noun

ned (plural neds)

  1. (Scotland, derogatory, offensive, slang) A person, usually a youth, of low social standing and education, with a violent disposition and a particular style of dress (typically sportswear or Burberry), speech and behaviour.
    • The mindless behaviour of drunken neds and nuisance neighbours brings misery to tens of thousands of honest folk.2007 (Scotland), RecordView in Daily Record, 14 Feb 07, Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail, p. 8

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Proper noun (1) capitalized: Neds

the Neds

  1. (slang) The British rock band Ned's Atomic Dustbin (formed in 1987).

Proper noun (2) capitalized: Neds

Neds

  1. (plural) plural of Ned

Phrases with neds

Words that rhyme with neds

Questions about neds

What does neds mean?
Neds means the British rock band Ned's Atomic Dustbin (formed in 1987).
What is neds the plural of?
Neds is the plural of ned.
What part of speech is neds?
Neds is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce neds?
Neds is pronounced /nɛdz/.

Words near neds in the dictionary

  1. nedocromil
  2. nedosiran
  3. Nedra
  4. Nedrow
  5. Nedrows
  6. neds
  7. Neds Corner
  8. Nedut'en
  9. Nedut'en-Witsuwit'en
  10. Nedved
  11. Nedveds

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