rudy

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Definition of rudy in English English dictionary: A diminutive of Rudolph, also used a as formal male given name; two and a half twist acrobatic maneuver; diminutive of Rudolph; {i} male first name (short for Rudolf or Rudolph); family name; female first name; nickname for Rudolph Giuliani (former mayor of New York City); town in Arkansas (USA); A Front Somersault with 1½ twists; also known as a "Rudolph"; A single flip with a one and a half twist; a 1½ twisting forward salto
Rudy Giuliani: {i} Rudolph William Louis Giuliani III (born 1944), United States lawyer and politican, former mayor of New York City (1994-2001)
Rudy Vallee: v. orig. Hubert Prior Vallée born July 28, 1901, Island Pond, Vt., U.S. died July 3, 1986, North Hollywood, Calif. U.S. singer and entertainer. He performed as a musician while at Yale University and in 1928 formed a dance band, the Yale Collegians (later the Connecticut Yankees). A singing bandleader, he used his trademark megaphone to amplify his suave, light-toned voice. He made his screen debut in The Vagabond Lover (1929) and evolved into a light comedian and character actor. On radio he hosted the first major network variety hour, The Rudy Vallee Show (1929-43), and discovered new talent such as Alice Faye and Edgar Bergen