pad|dy|whack

pad|dy|whack
pad|dy|whack «PAD ee HWAK», noun.
1. U.S. Informal. a spanking or beating.
2. British Informal. a rage; passion; temper.
[apparently < Paddy]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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