neddy

word

Definition

A "neddy" is a British informal or children's word for a donkey. It is mostly used in a playful or affectionate way.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in British English, especially in stories or by children. Rarely used in the US. Not formal—better for playful or light conversation. Sometimes spelled "ned" in dialects. May appear in classic children's books.

Spanish: burrito (informal) - burro (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): burro (informal)Portuguese (PT): burro (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 小毛驴 (口语用)Chinese (Traditional): 小毛驢 (口語用)Hindi: गधा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: حمار (عامية)Bengali: গাধা (স্নেহপূর্ণভাবে) - নেডি (শিশুদের ভাষা)Russian: ослик (ласково) - нэдди (детск. разг.)Japanese: ロバ（親しみを込めて） - ネディー（子供向け）Vietnamese: lừa (cách gọi thân mật, trẻ con) - neddy (tiếng lóng Anh)Korean: 당나귀 (애칭, 장난스럽게)Turkish: eşek (sevecen ya da çocukça ifade)Urdu: گدھا (محبت یا بچوں کا انداز)Indonesian: keledai (dengan nada sayang atau anak-anak)

Example Sentences

The neddy carried the heavy bags up the hill.

basic

The children laughed when they saw the neddy.

basic

Grandpa calls every donkey a neddy.

basic

We fed carrots to the old neddy at the farm.

natural

In the storybook, Jenny rides her favorite neddy every morning.

natural

"Look at that stubborn neddy blocking the path!" Tom laughed.

natural