"paddywhackery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From paddywhack + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|paddywhack|ery}} paddywhack + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} paddywhackery (uncountable)
  1. A stereotyped portrayal of Irish people as garrulous, unreliable, alcoholic, etc., once common in plays. Wikipedia link: paddywhackery Tags: uncountable

Alternative forms

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