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Definition of middy

middy

/ˈmɪdi/
mid · dy
Plural:middies
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• noun

1

An informal term for a midshipman, a low-ranking naval officer or naval cadet in training.

Example

"The young middy stood nervously on the quarterdeck during his first voyage at sea."

2

Australian A medium-sized glass of beer holding 285 milliliters (10 fluid ounces), especially in New South Wales and Western Australia.

Example

"He walked up to the pub counter and ordered a cold middy of pale ale."

3

North American A loose-fitting blouse with a wide sailor collar, traditionally worn by women and children.

Example

"For the school choir performance, the children wore crisp white middies and navy blue skirts."

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middleman
middleweight
middling
middy
midfield
midfielder
midgame

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century as a colloquial shortening of 'midshipman' combined with the diminutive suffix '-y', and later independently applied in Australia to a medium-sized beer glass from 'middle'.

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