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Judy noun- a woman, a girl UK, 1812 Possibly adopted from traditional Punch and Judy puppet shows, or simply from the proper name. Earlier variations of the definition specified that she looked ridiculous (giving credence to Punch’s wife) or that she was promiscuous.
- [H]e was setting out to cut a rug [dance] with a brand-new judy. — Charles Raven, Underworld Nights, p. 66, 1956
- “I’m over sixteen,” the girl said following them. “Fancy Smith is crazy about me.” “You’re a right little Judy aren’t you,” Watt said, stopping to look at her. “Run home to your mum, and take those handkerchiefs out of the front of your jersey.” — Troy Kennedy Martin, Z Cars, p. 53, 1962
- This judy nearest me says what about us pulling up for a drink some place. — John Peter Jones, Feather Pluckers, p. 41, 1964
- [H]e’s a bit of a cad with the Judies, bit of a rake and that. — Kevin Sampson, Outlaws, p. 12, 2001
- No lyin in with the judy! — Niall Griffiths, Kelly + Victor, p. 12, 2002
- the meal fed to a prisoner in solitary confinement US
- Judy is a ground patty 4" X 4" X 3" that is made up of the entire meal’s ingredients and is run through a grinder. They are traditionally served burned on the outside and raw on the inside. — William K. Bentley and James M. Corbett, Prison Slang, 1992
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