Short, informal term for a bearded person, especially used affectionately or colloquially; also used for bearded dragons (the reptile).
From Middle English 'berd' (beard) with the diminutive/informal suffix '-ie' (-y), creating a cute, casual version of the word.
This adorable slang shows how English speakers can't resist making everything sound cute with '-ie' or '-y' endings—even tough, bearded men become 'beardies'!
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