biddable

[ bid-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. Cards. adequate to bid bide upon:

   a biddable suit.

2. willing to do what is asked; obedient; tractable; docile:

   a biddable child.

3. that may be acquired by bidding: bid:

   biddable merchandise.

biddable

/ ˈbɪdəbəl /

adjective

1. having sufficient value to be bid on, as a hand or suit at bridge
2. docile; obedient

Derived Forms

• ˈbiddably, adverb
• ˈbiddableness, noun

Other Words From

• bidda·bili·ty bidda·ble·ness noun
• bidda·bly adverb
• un·bidda·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of biddable¹

First recorded in 1820–30; bid ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

She’s a photographer who takes pictures of young men, with a particular preference for guys that are unprepossessing, shy and biddable.

From New York Times

Imran Khan, the cricket legend turned politician, came to power in 2018 with the lightly disguised support of the military, which saw him as a biddable ally.

From New York Times

Just don't expect their meanings to settle too biddably into your lap.

From BBC

Herding breeds tended to be more biddable — or easily trained — and played with toys more than other breeds.

From Washington Post

Border collies, for instance, tend to be more biddable than the average dog.

From Los Angeles Times