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单词 neddy
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Definition of neddy in English:

neddy

nounPlural neddies ˈnɛdi
informal
  • 1British A child's word for a donkey.

    Synonyms
    ass
  • 2Australian A horse, especially a racehorse.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • With racing's spring carnivals underway all over Australia, the trainers, the jockeys, the strappers and the owners and of course the horses, the neddies themselves, are all at full stride.
    • Things like knowing which neddies not to back at the Roebourne Cup by asking the trainer with the syringe.

Origin

Mid 16th century: diminutive of Ned, pet form of the given name Edward.

Rhymes

already, Eddie, eddy, Freddie, heady, oven-ready, ready, reddy, steady, teddy, thready
 
 
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