Synonyms for biddy

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bid-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɪd i

Définition of biddy

Origin : "old woman," 1785; meaning "Irish maid-servant" (1861) is American English; both from Biddy, pet form of common Irish proper name Bridget.

noun fussy old woman

Example sentences :

Biddy said that this was a splendid beginning, if I had the sense to follow it up.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

I bore her no grudge—who could bear soft-eyed, laughing, yet tragic Biddy a grudge?
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

As Biddy says, the girl can be charming not only when she wants to be, but quite often when she doesn't.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

Biddy darted off to an adjoining room, leaving me alone with my employer.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

It wouldn't be Biddy if she weren't ingratiating herself with some one!
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

These men were dressed as their ancestors had dressed in the time of Abraham, and Biddy and I envied them.
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But you will see for yourself, and talk things over with Your old friend, Biddy.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

"The man who stared at me over his candle has a scar on his forehead," said Biddy.
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But, Biddy thought we must wait till Wretched was off his guard.
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I would have answered, but a look from Biddy enjoined silence.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

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