"rice field," 1620s, "rice plant," from Malay padi "rice in the straw." Main modern meaning "ground where rice is growing" (1948) is a shortening of paddy field [..]

"Irishman," 1780, slang, from the pet form of the common Irish proper name Patrick (Irish Padraig). It was in use in African-American vernacular by 1946 for any "white person." Pad [..]

A flooded field used to cultivate lowland rice. paedogenesis

Noun. A rage, a tantrum or an upset. E.g "O.K., calm down, don't get in a paddy." {Informal}

Noun. An Irish person. Derived from the popular and pet-form of the Irish name Padraig (Patrick). Often used offensively. {Informal}

(n) (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent(n) an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown(n) rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field

An Irishman. A corruption of St. Patrick, Irish Padhrig.

sticks - Usually sledgehammer handles carried by shacks.

An Irish nickname for Patrick.

Used mainly in Britain. Similar negative connotations as "nigger." Comes from St. Patrick and/or from the common Irish name Padraig. Also spelled Patty.

Irish diminutive of Patrick.