biddy

noun
UK: /ˈbɪdi/
US: /ˈbɪdi/

  1. A woman, especially an elderly one, sometimes considered annoying or interfering.

    1. The old biddy next door always complains about my music. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some people view her as a busybody biddy because she always knows everyone's business. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gossip hen busybody chick woman
biddy noun

  1. A hen or female chicken.

    1. The biddy clucked as she gathered her chicks. [ ] [ ]
    2. Farmer Giles kept several biddy in the coop for their eggs and meat. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "biddy" is /ˈbɪdi/ in British English and /ˈbɪdi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "biddy": gossip, hen, busybody, chick, woman.

Example usage of "biddy": "The old biddy next door always complains about my music.". More examples on the page.