ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mardy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɑːdi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Mardy is an adjective meaning (chiefly Lancashire, Yorkshire and Midlands) Sulky or whining.

Meaning

(chiefly Lancashire, Yorkshire and Midlands) Sulky or whining.

More Meanings

  1. (chiefly East Midlands, Yorkshire) Non-cooperative, bad-tempered or terse in communication; grumpy.
  2. (chiefly Yorkshire and Midlands) A sulky, whiny mood; a fit of petulance.

Example Sentences

He's a mardy child.
When our Jonathan’s poorly...he’s mardy, very mardy.
“I wouldn’t be such a mardy baby,” said his wife shortly.
Well, now then mardy bum / Oh, I'm in trouble again, aren't I?

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include grizzly, muttery, snuffy, whineling, snivelly, sooky.

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