Associations to the word «Paddywhack»
Wiktionary
PADDYWHACK, noun. (dated) (derogatory) An Irishman
PADDYWHACK, noun. (rare) A severe blow (especially in reference to the folk song This Old Man)
PADDYWHACK, noun. A strong elastic ligament or tendon in the midline of the neck of sheep or cattle (generally any quadruped) which relieves the animal of the weight of its head
Wise words
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