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gobdaw
What does gobdaw mean?
A foolish, gullible person. Specifically the kind of eejit who falls for obvious wind-ups and hasn't a clue. Stronger than 'eejit' — there's a flavour of 'mouthy idiot who thinks he's clever' in it. From 'gob' (mouth) + 'daw' (jackdaw, slang for a simpleton).
"Don't be such a gobdaw — of course he was having you on."
Origin
Hiberno-English compound: gob (mouth) + daw (a jackdaw, used to mean a simpleton since the 1500s).
Frequently asked questions
What does gobdaw mean?
A gobdaw is a gullible fool — an Irish word for someone who'll believe anything.
How do you use gobdaw in a sentence?
"Don't be such a gobdaw, he's obviously winding you up."
Is gobdaw an Irish word?
Yes, it's an Irish term for a gullible or foolish person.
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