パディ

noun

Paddy (male nickname)

Male term; used as a nickname for Patrick or as a generic Irishman reference. Not a standard Japanese word.

• 彼かれは友とも達だちからパディと呼よばれている。

  He is called Paddy by his friends.

noun

PADI; Professional Association of Diving Instructors

Organization name; refers to the world's largest diving education system, founded in 1966.

• ダイビングのライセンスを取とるなら、パディが有ゆう名めいだ。

  If you're getting a diving license, PADI is well-known.