Definitions For Pandy

Etymology 1

From {{der, en, cy, pannu, , fulling}} and {{der, en, cy, tŷ, , house}}

Noun

PANDY (plural pandies) A fulling mill. (Ireland, informal) mashed potatoes

Etymology 2

From {{der, en, la, pande, , hold out}}, imperative of pandere, , to hold out.

Verb

pandies , pandying , pandied (transitive) To strike on the palm of the hand with a strap as a school punishment.

Noun

{{en-noun, pandies}} A slap on the palm of the hand with a strap. (by extension, slang) hand, hand.

Etymology 3

After a corruption of {{w, Mangal Pandey}}, who started the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

Alternative forms

Pandy

Noun

{{en-noun, pandies}} A mutineer.

Etymology 4

pander, bandy

Verb

pandies , pandying , pandied To distribute or publicize, especially in order to curry favor.