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Simple meaning, "to get hit or take a blow". Archaic and even racist term, referring to drunken irish, and the unfortunate practice by police in the past to use force more so than communication and reasoning to effect arrests
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThis is a nonsense phrase used to pad out the nursery rhyme and song 'This Old Man'.
Paddywhack (also spelt Paddywack) or Nuchal ligament/Ligamentum nuchae, is a strong elastic ligament or tendon in the midline of the neck of sheep or cattle which relieves the animal of the weight of its head. It is pale yellow in colour.
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∙ 12y agoIf ur talking about "this old man he played one....." it is about irish men in the 1930/40's that went around rapping and killing english children. (part of the irish mod)
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What does 'paddy whacked' mean in the song 'This Old Man'?
Paddywhack, not paddy whackedPaddywhacks are muscles in the necks of some livestock that support the weight of the head to ease the strain on the animal. It is also a nineteenth century term for a brawny Irishman. The song is now sometimes sung - particularly in the US - as "Knick-knack patty-whack" because of the racist overtones.
Was the song i new you were trouble about harry styles?
yes it was, because taylor is a mean mean mean person
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What does it mean if you hit a crow but it lives?
It does not mean anything.
In the nursery rhyme nick nack paddy whack what does Devon mean?
The nursery rhyme Knick Knack Paddy Whack usually rhymes heaven with seven ie This old man -he played seven He played Knick Knack up in Heaven You must have a version involving the word Devon, which is a lovely English county next to Cornwall.
What does 'paddy whacked' mean in the song 'This Old Man'?
Paddywhack, not paddy whackedPaddywhacks are muscles in the necks of some livestock that support the weight of the head to ease the strain on the animal. It is also a nineteenth century term for a brawny Irishman. The song is now sometimes sung - particularly in the US - as "Knick-knack patty-whack" because of the racist overtones.
What does Tiengo Chismes mean?
chisme is like a knick-knack or tchotchkes, but it can also mean gossip. Tiengo is a verb that means "to have" the -o ending usually means first person singular (I have)
How do you say baubel in french?
Do you mean bauble, as in a trinket or knick-knack?une bibelot, une bricole, une babioleOr do you mean bauble as in a Christmas bauble or Christmas ornament?une décoration de Noël
Another name for a garden statuette?
Do you mean an outdoor knick-knack? For beautiful outdoor containers, statues and fountains - look for Campania products. Visit www.garden-fountains.com to see wide selection - and even GARDEN STATUETTES!
What does knack as in -you have a knack for something- mean?
It means you have a talent or skill for something.
What does the word Honda mean in Japanese?
from the paddy originate from paddy
Why do people say knick when they mean in jail?
Because its slang.
What does crack is whack mean?
"Crack is whack" is a phrase used to convey that crack cocaine is dangerous and harmful. It is often used in anti-drug campaigns to discourage people from using crack cocaine due to its negative effects on health and well-being.
What is a whack and Why do you say something is out of whack?
A whack refers to a hit or strike with force. When we say something is out of whack, we mean that it is not functioning or working properly. It signifies a state of imbalance, inconsistency, or disruption from the norm.
What does el tino mean in spanish?
The skill, knack, feel; aim
What does Shigeta mean in Japanese?
The Japanese surname 'Shigeta' may be written as either茂田 or é‡ç”°.茂田 may mean either 'abundant rice paddy' or 'luxurious rice paddy', whileé‡ç”° may mean 'important rice paddy'.
