paddywhack

noun, verb — 4 senses

paddywhack

noun

Etymology Unknown; compare Paddy from Patrick.

1

Dated, Derogatory An Irishman.

2

Dated A blow; a slap.

Derived terms: paddywhackery

paddywhack

verb

Etymology Unknown; compare Paddy from Patrick.

1

Dated To slap.

paddywhack

noun

Etymology Deliberate corruption of paxwax.

1

Slang The paxwax (ligament of the neck in quadrupeds).

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