Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paddywhack
noun
/ˈpædiˌwæk/
Definition
A term used to refer to a playful or rough slap or hit.
Examples
- He gave the dog a gentle paddywhack on the behind to get it moving.
- The siblings often engaged in playful paddywhacks when they were bored.
- In the old cartoons, a paddywhack always signaled that some silly antics were about to happen.
Meaning
Paddywhack is often used informally to describe a light physical interaction, typically intended to be humorous rather than harmful.
Synonyms
- slap
- tap
- swat
- smack
