in a paddy

in a paddy

Very or unreasonably angry or upset; in an outburst of rage, frustration, or ill temper. Primarily heard in UK. A: "What's Danny in a paddy about now?" B: "Oh, I wouldn't let him eat a cookie that fell on the floor, that's all." Hey, we can fix this mistake—no need to get in a paddy over it. I heard Mom yelling at you earlier. What was she in a paddy about?

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