proddy

noun — 2 senses

Proddy

nounalso spelled Proddy
1

Northern Ireland, Colloquial, Derogatory, Sometimes A Protestant (as termed by Roman Catholics).

Synonyms
Orangey, Prod
Related terms
catlicker, Catlicker

proddy

noun

Etymology From prod + -y.

1

A technique for achieving three-dimensional effects or deep pile by using cut wide strips rather than continuous loops, bringing both tails of the strips forward through the backing.

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