biddy
noun/ˈbɪdi/
/ˈbɪdi/
(plural biddies)
(informal, offensive)- a way to refer to an old woman that shows you do not respect herWord Originearly 17th cent. (originally denoting a chicken): of unknown origin; probably influenced by the use of biddy denoting an Irish maidservant, from Biddy, pet form of the given name Bridget.
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