Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

poddy

noun
/ˈpɒdi/
Definition
A term primarily used in Australia to refer to a young animal, especially a calf or a foal.
Examples
  • The farmer took care of the poddy after its mother rejected it.
  • A poddy piglet can be quite playful and energetic.
Meaning
In informal contexts, ‘poddy’ can denote something that is small or still immature.
Synonyms
  • calf
  • youngster
  • offspring