"Voldy" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the evil wizard Voldemort in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Voldy
  1. (often derogatory) A nickname for a person, or sometimes an animal, who resembles the Harry Potter villain Voldemort in meanness, frightfulness, or some other attribute. Wikipedia link: Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling Tags: derogatory, often Categories (topical): Harry Potter, Nicknames
    Sense id: en-Voldy-en-name-D2Um6Jri Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2014, Harkeerat Anand, An Affair to Remember, Sristhi Publishers & Distributors, page 12",
          "text": "As I walked slowly to my desk, I pictured myself, as I had done several times before, telling old Voldy I was quitting. Whenever I had the temptation to stop reading the immensely boring editorials and random reading material, I was subjecting myself to these days for my upcoming GDs/interviews, I would picture myself telling Voldy I was out of here and then his possible reactions. It was my favourite daydream.",
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          "ref": "2017, Kimberly J. Smith, The Vardo, Lulu Press, Inc",
          "text": "It's Halloran. Or as he is more frequently called by the kids around Rosemary Bluffs, Voldy. Named for a certain villain in a certain story about a world of wizards. Trust me, the guy earned the nickname. I've never met anyone so rude. If you held a contest for meanest person in town, Voldy would win every time. Even most adults don't like him.",
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