Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pardie
interjection
/ˈpɑːrdi/
Definition
An exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief.
Examples
- Pardie! I never expected to see you here!
- She exclaimed, ‘Pardie! What a beautiful dress!’
- Oh pardon me, pardie, I didn’t mean to interrupt you!
Meaning
Pardie is an archaic term often used to convey astonishment or to emphasize a statement, similar to saying ‘by my word’ or ‘by God’.
Synonyms
- By God
- Indeed
- Goodness
