"Biddy" is actually a very interesting word because it has two separate origins, both fairly well-documented, which is unusual for a slang term. The primary meaning of "biddy" is "chicken," and it first appeared in the early 17th century. The word probably came from the nonsense syllables used to call chickens -- something like "here biddybiddybiddy," I suppose. By the late 18th century "biddy" had been adopted as a derogatory slang term for women, much in the same unfortunate way that "chick" was in the 1960's.
However, "biddy" in this sense might have died a welcome death had it not been for the influx of Irish immigrants into the U.S. in the early 19th century. Young Irish women often had their passage paid by upper-class American families, for whom they would then work as domestic servants while they paid off their debt. The practice was so widespread that such women came to be known as "Biddies," from a shortening of "Bridget," a common Irish women's name. This use of "biddie" reinvigorated the word, and ever since it has been employed by insolent children to torment their elders.
Sometime in the last 20 years or so, the term was recycled to mean a woman of any age. The connotation may exemplify the earliest expression synonymous with the concept now known as MILF.
However, "biddy" in this sense might have died a welcome death had it not been for the influx of Irish immigrants into the U.S. in the early 19th century. Young Irish women often had their passage paid by upper-class American families, for whom they would then work as domestic servants while they paid off their debt. The practice was so widespread that such women came to be known as "Biddies," from a shortening of "Bridget," a common Irish women's name. This use of "biddie" reinvigorated the word, and ever since it has been employed by insolent children to torment their elders.
Sometime in the last 20 years or so, the term was recycled to mean a woman of any age. The connotation may exemplify the earliest expression synonymous with the concept now known as MILF.
by skull_dugger December 01, 2007
In Australia a biddy is a two-for-one McDonald's voucher. It usually entitles the bearer to enjoy two delicious Big Macs for the price of one, but can apply to other items, such as fries and cheeseburgers.
Hey Cletis, some man in the street gave me a biddy! Looks like the whole family will be eating tonight!
by Yddib September 06, 2010
In Australia, a biddy is a really cool and attractive person who appreciates 2-for-1 McDonald's vouchers
by sexybetchfromadelaide September 07, 2010
by spudcake December 20, 2004
A biddy, simply put, is a girl. Not in a derogatory sense. If you are a girl, and are called this, do not take offense, as it is simply a joke, and not a bad thing in any way shape or form.
Right Mark?
Right Mark?
by CCOEaston February 24, 2011
In the UK a biddy (or, more commonly, an old biddy) is a person (particularly a woman) of around 55 or above.
by cactuscat September 15, 2006
Describes a typical sorority girl with little apparent intelligence who says "like" and "oh my god" a lot and dresses in polo shirts, mini skirts & uggs.
Look at all that biddy in her letters. Doesn't she care about anything besides her looks and pop culture?
by MarianSch July 11, 2008