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gobdaw

Pronunciation: /ˈgɒbdɔː/

Definition of gobdaw

noun

informal, chiefly Irish

a foolish or pretentious person.

Origin:

1960s: of unknown origin; compare with Irish gabhdán 'gullible person'

Nearby words

gobble ²
gobbledegook
gobbler ¹
gobbler ²
gobby
gobdaw
Gobelin
Gobelins
gobi
Gobi Desert
Gobineau, Joseph Arthur

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leporine

/ ˈlɛpərʌɪn

adjective

of or resembling a hare or hares …

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