Mardy
/ˈmɑːr.di/noun
Irritable, sulky, or prone to complaining, especially in Northern and Midlands English.
Did you know?Mardy is strongly associated with Northern English speech, especially Yorkshire and the Midlands, but its ultimate origin remains uncertain rather than securely linked to magic or the occult.
Etymological Timeline
19th Century
English dialect
mard
“A dialect verb or adjective associated with spoiling, weakening, whining, or being troublesome; the exact origin is uncertain.”
Late 19th Century
English
mardy
“A colloquial formation using mard with the suffix -y, describing someone sulky or whiny.”
20th Century
Northern English
mardy
“A familiar regional adjective for bad-tempered, complaining, or emotionally difficult behavior.”
Modern English
English
mardy
“Sulky, irritable, or prone to moaning, especially in British regional usage.”