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Addy vs Caddy - What's the difference?

addy | caddy |

As nouns the difference between addy and caddy

is that addy is address (especially e-mail address while caddy is one hired to assist another in playing the game of golf.

As a proper noun Addy

is {{given name|female|diminutive=Adelaide, Adeline, Adrienne, Addison and of similar-sounding names}}.

As a verb caddy is

to serve as a caddy, carrying golf clubs etc.

addy

English

Noun

(addies)
  • (Internet slang) address (especially e-mail address)
    • My e-mail addy is being spammed. I should've kept it private.

    Anagrams

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    caddy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * caddie

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) '', from the (etyl) ''cadet .

    Noun

    (caddies)
  • (golf) One hired to assist another in playing the game of golf.
    • "Caddy , pass me my five iron."

    Verb

  • (golf) To serve as a caddy , carrying golf clubs etc.
    • I was honored to caddy for Tiger Woods at a charity golf game.

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) kati .

    Noun

    (caddies)
  • A small box, can, or chest to keep tea in.
    • Derived terms
    * tea caddy

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