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Definition of cardy

cardy

/ˈkɑːrdi/
car · dy
Plural:cardies
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• noun

1

British A cardigan; a knitted sweater or jumper that fastens down the front, typically with buttons or a zipper.

Example

"She slipped on a warm woollen cardy before stepping out into the chilly autumn garden."

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• Nearby Words

cardoon
cardplayer
cardroom
cardy
care
careen
career

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century as an informal clipping of 'cardigan' (named after James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan) combined with the diminutive suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cardy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cardy
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