Caddy

/ˈkædi/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A holder or container, often used for carrying items such as golf clubs or tea.
He placed his golf clubs in the caddy before heading to the course.
A person who transports golf bags and clubs for a golfer.
The golfer hired a caddy to help carry his clubs during the tournament.
A small, often decorative container used for holding items, such as tea or condiments.
She put the sugar in a lovely caddy on the dining table.
verb
To serve as a caddy; to carry or transport items for someone, especially in golf.
He was caddying for his friend during the championship match.

Etymology

Originated from the French word 'cadi', which referred to a container or a holder.

Common Phrases and Expressions

caddy shack
A slang term for a golf club or related location, often referring humorously to a rundown place.
caddy for someone
To serve or assist someone, particularly in a sporting context.

Related Words

golf
A sport in which players hit a ball into a series of holes on a course using the fewest number of strokes.
clubs
In golf, these are the tools used to hit the ball.
tee
A small device used to elevate a golf ball for the first stroke on each hole.

Slang Meanings

A golf bag or holder for equipment.
He just bought a new caddy for his golf gear.
To act as a caddy for someone.
I'll caddy for you tomorrow at the tournament.