neddy
Meaning
A horse, especially a racehorse. 'The neddies' means horse racing.
Example
He blew his pay on the neddies again.
Origin
From 'Neddy', a pet form of Edward, long used in Britain for a donkey.
Nearby words
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- new chumA newly arrived immigrant, or any newcomer or novice. Dated.