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
- (chiefly East Midlands, Yorkshire) Non-cooperative, bad-tempered or terse in communication; grumpy.
- (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?
Word Forms
- mardier
- mardiest
- mardies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grizzly, muttery, snuffy, whineling, snivelly, sooky.
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