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proddy

proddy is the alternative letter-case form of Proddy.

Noun (1)

proddy (uncountable)

  1. (rug making) A technique for achieving three-dimensional effects or deep pile by using cut wide strips rather than continuous loops, bringing both tails of the strips forward through the backing.

Noun (2) capitalized: Proddy

Proddy (plural Proddies)

  1. (Northern Ireland, colloquial, derogatory, sometimes) A Protestant (as termed by Roman Catholics).
    Synonyms:
    Orangey, Prod

Synonyms of proddy

Forms of proddy

pluralproddies
pluralProddies
alternative formproddy
alternative formProttie
alternative formprottie
alternative formProtty

Origin of proddy

From Protestant.

From prod + -y.

Questions about proddy

What does proddy mean?
Proddy means a technique for achieving three-dimensional effects or deep pile by using cut wide strips rather than continuous loops, bringing both tails of the strips forward through the backing.
What is proddy the alternative letter-case form of?
Proddy is the alternative letter-case form of Proddy.
What part of speech is proddy?
Proddy is a noun.
What is the plural of proddy?
The plural of proddy is proddies.

Words near proddy in the dictionary

  1. Proddie
  2. proddies
  3. prodding
  4. proddings
  5. prodds
  6. proddy
  7. prodeath
  8. prodefendant
  9. prodefensin
  10. prodefensins
  11. prodegenerative

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