caddie vs caddy

caddie

noun
  • A lightweight wheeled cart, often fitted with shelves or racks, or attached to a bicycle as a conveyance for a child, or used to bring home groceries. 

  • A small tray with a handle and compartments for holding items. 

  • A lightweight freestanding rack designed to hold accessories. 

  • A golfer's assistant and adviser. 

  • A tea caddy. 

verb
  • To serve as a golf caddie. 

caddy

noun
  • A lightweight wheeled cart, often used to bring home groceries. 

  • A movable tray or other mechanism for holding, securing, and transporting a removable component within a piece of equipment or machinery. 

  • One hired to assist another in playing the game of golf. 

  • A small box, can, or chest to keep things in. 

verb
  • To serve as a caddy, carrying golf clubs etc. 

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