Duddy

/ˈdʌdi/ adjective

Definition

Shabby, tattered, or poorly dressed; ragged or worn out; similar to duddie.

Etymology

Variant or related form of 'duddie,' using the '-y' suffix instead of '-ie.' Scottish and Northern English dialect term with possible roots in 'duds' (old clothes).

Kelly Says

Duddy and duddie are like two versions of the same Scottish insult—they sound insulting because they're describing people society treated poorly, which is baked right into the word.

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