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Caddy vs Cadgy - What's the difference?

caddy | cadgy |

As a noun caddy

is one hired to assist another in playing the game of golf.

As a verb caddy

is to serve as a caddy, carrying golf clubs etc.

As an adjective cadgy is

cheerful or mirthful, as after good eating or drinking.

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

    References

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    cadgy

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (UK, Scotland, dialect) cheerful or mirthful, as after good eating or drinking
  • (UK, Scotland, dialect) wanton