Definitions

1. noun

A Scottish term for a young or inexperienced cowboy; a boy who tends cattle.

“The young ranch hand was known as a waddie, learning the ins and outs of ranching from the grizzled old cowboys.”

2. noun

A clumsy or awkward person, especially a man.

“After the party, John was acting like a waddie, stumbling over his own feet and bumping into things.”