"diddley-eye" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Imitative of the sound. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} diddley-eye (uncountable)
  1. (Ireland, informal, often derogatory) Old style traditional Irish music, typically with tin whistles, banjos, and bodhrans. Tags: Ireland, derogatory, informal, often, uncountable Related terms: trad
    Sense id: en-diddley-eye-en-noun-n2hDYONW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English

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