caddy

/'kædi/

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A golfer's caddy hands him a club on the sunny course.

Definition

Noun:
- A small container or box, typically one used for storing tea: A "caddy" is a canister, jar, or box designed specifically for holding tea leaves to keep them fresh.
- A person who carries a golfer's clubs: A "caddy" (also spelled "caddie") is an assistant who carries a player's golf clubs and provides advice and support during a round of golf.
Verb:
- To act as a caddie for a golfer: To "caddy" means to perform the duties of a caddie, which involves carrying golf clubs and assisting a player on the course.

Usage Examples

Noun (Container):
- She opened the silver caddy to prepare a fresh pot of tea.
- The antique tea caddy was lined with tin to preserve the flavor.
Noun (Golf Assistant):
- The golfer tipped his caddy for the excellent advice on club selection.
- She worked as a caddy at the local country club during the summer.
Verb:
- He offered to caddy for his father in the charity tournament.
- I used to caddy for professional players when I was in college.

Advanced Usage

"Tea caddy": This is a common compound term specifying the container used for tea. It emphasizes the traditional and specific use of the box.
- The butler brought in the porcelain tea caddy on a tray.
"Caddy car" or "Golf caddy": These terms can refer to a small motorized vehicle used to transport golfers and their clubs around a course, though this is a different, albeit related, concept from the person.
- We rented a caddy car for the 18-hole course.

Variants and Related Words

Caddie: An alternative, and very common, spelling for the noun and verb related to golf. The meanings are identical to "caddy" in the golf context.
- He is a professional caddie on the PGA tour.
Caddying: The gerund or present participle of the verb, referring to the act of working as a caddie.
- Caddying requires a good knowledge of the golf course.

Synonyms

Related Phrases

To caddy for someone: This phrasal construction is the standard way to express the action of being someone's caddie.
- My brother asked me to caddy for him in the championship.

Related Idioms

While no common idioms center solely on the word "caddy," the golf term is part of the broader sports lexicon. A related concept is:
"A good caddy is worth his weight in gold": This saying highlights the valuable role a knowledgeable caddie plays in a golfer's success.
- He never plays a major tournament without his usual caddy; a good caddy is worth his weight in gold.

A golfer's caddy hands him a club on the sunny course.

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