1. a field where rice is grown, especially one that is flooded
2. rice that is still in its husk before processing
3. a fit of anger or bad temper
Usage: informal; chiefly British

Examples

• The farmers flooded the paddy fields before planting the rice seedlings.
• Water buffalo are often used to plow paddy fields in rural areas.
• The paddy is harvested and then processed to remove the husks.
• Rice mills convert paddy into the white rice we buy at stores.
• She threw a paddy when her parents said she couldn’t go to the party.
• Don’t have a paddy about it – we can fix the problem easily.