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paddy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpædi/

paddy means: A field covered with shallow water where rice grows.

noun

RICE FIELDB2

A field covered with shallow water where rice grows.

  • The farmer planted rice in the paddy.
  • Green paddies stretched across the valley.
  • Water flowed from one paddy to another.

Similar words: rice field

Common phrases: rice paddy, paddy field, flooded paddy

ANGRY MOODC2

An angry or bad mood, sometimes expressed by childish complaining or shouting.

  • He was in a paddy all morning.
  • She threw a paddy when we changed the plan.
  • There is no need to get into a paddy.

Similar words: tantrum, bad temper

Common phrases: in a paddy, throw a paddy, have a paddy

Questions about paddy

What does paddy mean?

A field covered with shallow water where rice grows.

What is paddy in other languages?

Türkçe: çeltik tarlası · Español: arrozal · Français: rizière · Deutsch: Reisfeld · Italiano: risaia · 日本語: 水田

How do you pronounce paddy?

It is pronounced /ˈpædi/.

How do you use paddy in a sentence?

The farmer planted rice in the paddy. Green paddies stretched across the valley.

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