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Definition of ridgy

ridgy

/ˈrɪdʒ.i/
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• adjective

1

Having, rising in, or characterized by ridges or narrow raised strips.

Example

"The hikers carefully navigated the steep, ridgy terrain of the mountain pass."

2

Australian Genuine, authentic, honest, or upright (short for ridgey-didge).

Example

"You can trust his valuation of the property; he is a completely ridgy dealer."

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• Rhymes for ridgy

• Nearby Words

ridgeline
ridgepole
ridgetop
ridgy
ridicule
ridiculer
ridiculous

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'ridge' (from Old English hrycg, meaning 'back' or 'spine') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'. The Australian colloquial sense is a shortening of 'ridgey-didge', a rhyming slang extension of 'ridge' meaning genuine or originally referencing a gold sovereign.

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