What is another word for Waddy?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒdi] (IPA)

"Waddy" is a term used primarily in Australian English, and is typically used to refer to a heavy wooden stick or club used as a weapon or tool. However, there are plenty of other words that could be used as synonyms depending on the context. These might include "billyclub," "cudgel," "crowbar," "hammer," "mallet," "sap," "sledgehammer," or "truncheon." The word "waddy" might also be used in a more colloquial sense to refer to a person who is tough or intimidating, in which case synonyms might include "bully," "brute," "ruffian," "thug," or "hooligan".

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What are the hypernyms for Waddy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Waddy

"And it rained, too, last night," said Miss Waddy.
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"Surely not," said Miss Waddy, "in the case of such a well-known gentleman as Mr. Barradine."
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W. B. Maxwell
Miss Waddy came out of her absurd little post-card shop and kept saying, "Oh, dear!"
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell

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