laydee
/ˈleɪdiː/(also ladee) informal
noun
A lady, especially (among men) a woman spoken of or viewed as ready to be romanced, seduced, or won over.
- In later use frequently used with self-conscious irony, or to suggest a person's attitude towards women..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Harper's Magazine. Representing an exaggerated colloquial pronunciation of lady, particularly as used by salesmen, entertainers, etc., when addressing or appealing to an audience.