Biddy

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪdi/

Definitions of biddy

noun a chicken, especially a young hen

Example Sentences

A1 The old biddy next door always complains about the noise.

A2 My grandmother is such a sweet biddy who loves to bake cookies.

B1 The local biddy group meets every Thursday for tea and gossip.

B2 The nosy biddy down the street is always peeking through her curtains.

C1 The wealthy biddy donated a large sum of money to the charity.

C2 The eccentric biddy was known for her extravagant parties and lavish lifestyle.

Examples of biddy in a Sentence

formal The old biddy down the street always keeps her garden looking immaculate.

informal My grandma is a feisty old biddy who loves to gossip with her friends.

slang That biddy over there is always causing drama in our friend group.

figurative The strict teacher was known as the class biddy because she never let us have any fun.

Grammatical Forms of biddy

• past tense: biddied
• plural: biddies
• comparative: biddier
• superlative: biddiest
• present tense: biddy
• future tense: will biddy
• perfect tense: have biddied
• continuous tense: is biddying
• singular: biddy
• positive degree: biddy
• infinitive: to biddy
• gerund: biddying
• participle: biddied

Origin and Evolution of biddy

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'biddy' is believed to have originated as a colloquial term in English-speaking countries to refer to an elderly woman, often used in a slightly derogatory or condescending manner.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'biddy' has evolved to also refer to a small chicken or hen, particularly in American English. It can also be used informally to refer to a woman in a friendly or affectionate way, with less negative connotations than in its earlier usage.