Harridan

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dÉ™n/
• US IPA: /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dÉ™n/, /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dÉ™n/

Origin

Perhaps a modification of French haridelle ("old horse, nag").

Full definition of harridan

Noun

1. A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

Synonyms

• (vicious and scolding woman) shrew, virago