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Simple Definition of caddie

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caddie

1 of 2

noun

variants or caddy

ˈkædi

plural caddies

: a person who carries a golfer's clubs on the golf course

caddie

2 of 2

verb

variants or caddy

caddies; caddied; caddying

: to carry a golfer's clubs on the golf course

I caddied for Mr. Brewer yesterday.

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