Rudy.
A diminutive of the male given name Rudolph.
Meaning & usage
A diminutive of the male given name Rudolph.
A surname.
Where this word comes from
From Rudolph + -y.
A rude boy; a member of a Jamaican street gang in the 1960s and 70s.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Jamaican Creole rudie.
An inspiring competitor, usually an athlete, who perseveres despite tall odds.
Where this word comes from
From the titular character of the movie Rudy.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.