paddy wagon

== English == === Alternative forms === paddywaggon, paddy waggon, paddywagon === Etymology === Supposedly from Paddy, a derogatory name for an Irishman. === Pronunciation === === Noun === paddy wagon (plural paddy wagons) (slang) A police van for transporting prisoners. Synonyms: Black Maria, cattle car, patrol van, patrol wagon, pie wagon, police wagon ==== Translations ====