Caddie-Caddy | Commonly Confused Words

Caddie

A person who carries a golfer's clubs and gives them advice during a game.

/ˈkadi/

A person who carries a golfer's clubs and provides advice on the course.

A caddie is often seen on a golf course, carrying clubs for the players.
A caddy might be a container or storage device, like a tea caddy or a file caddy.
Remember that caddie with an ie is related to sports, particularly golf.
Both words are pronounced the same, but their meanings are distinct and context-dependent.
Caddie typically involves a person, whereas caddy refers to an object.