biddy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪdi/

noun (plural biddies)

informal
  • a woman, especially an elderly one, regarded as annoying or interfering: the old biddies were muttering in his direction

Origin:

early 17th century (originally denoting a chicken): of unknown origin; probably influenced by the use of biddy denoting an Irish maidservant, from Biddy, pet form of the given name Bridget