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    gobdaw
    /ˈɡɒbdɔː/

    noun

    • 1. a foolish or pretentious person. informal, derogatory Irish

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  2. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › gobdawgobdaw - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 27, 2024 · Noun. [edit] gobdaw (plural gobdaws) (Ireland, slang) A foolish or pretentious person. References. [edit] "gobdaw, n.". Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford University Press, December 2013. Categories: English lemmas. English nouns. English countable nouns. Irish English. English slang. en:People.

  3. www.oed.com › dictionary › gobdaw_ngobdaw, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun gobdaw. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Irish English. gobdaw is considered derogatory.

  4. www.yourdictionary.com › gobdawGobdaw Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Gobdaw definition: (Ireland, slang) A <a>foolish</a> or <a>pretentious</a> person.

  5. irisharoundtheworld.com › irish-slang-wordsDon’t Visit Ireland Without Knowing These - Irish Around The...

    Sep 12, 2023 · Gobdaw – A foolish or silly person. Jammers – Full or crowded. Hames – A mess or a disaster. Jaysus – An exclamation of surprise or shock. Muppet – A foolish or clueless person. Fierce – Very or extremely. Pure Savage – Excellent or outstanding. Header – A crazy or reckless person. Jammers – Packed or full.

  6. www.connollycove.com › irish-slang-phrases-daily-lifeExploring the Colorful World of Irish Slang: Top Words and...

    Apr 21, 2024 · Gobdaw. Gobdaw is an Irish slang term that refers to someone who is foolish or ignorant. It’s not a very nice word to use, but it’s important to understand its meaning when exploring Irish slang. As a traveller, you may come across this word in conversations with locals.

  7. irelandtravelguides.com › irish-insults-curse-wordsIrish Insults And Curse Words - Ireland Travel Guides

    May 23, 2021 · Gobdaw. Used to call someone who’s a bit on the silly side; a pretentious twit. “Gobdaw” is said to derive from the Irish gabhdán which translates to “gullible person.” Example Sentence: “I don’t waste my time listening to gobdaws who think they know what they’re talking about.” Gobshite

  8. www.oxfordreference.com › abstract › 10Gobdaw - Oxford Reference

    "gobdaw" published on by Oxford University Press. Anglo-Irish A foolish or gullible person; a pretentious fool. a.1966–. M.Binchy All kinds of old gobdaws much

  9. www.fluentin3months.com › irish-english-dictionaryIrishisms: An A-Z Irish English Dictionary with Usage Examples

    Feb 4, 2019 · Discover charming Irishisms like “They’re ferocious rough out here altogether” in this Hiberno English dictionary, organised from A-Z. Unconventional language hacking tips from Benny the Irish polyglot; travelling the world to learn languages to fluency and beyond!

  10. www.wordsense.eu › gobdawgobdaw: meaning - WordSense

    What does gobdaw‎ mean? gobdaw (English) Noun. gobdaw (pl. gobdaws) (Ireland, slang) A foolish or pretentious person. 1968, Myles Na Gopaleen, The Best of Myles: A Selection from ‘Cruiskeen Lawn’, MacGibbon and Kee, page 81: The ignorant self-opinionated sod-minded suet-brained ham-faced mealy-mouthed streptococcus-ridden gang of natural gobdaws!

  11. greensdictofslang.com › entry › a7tu6dqgobdaw, n. — Green’s Dictionary of Slang

    gobdaw n. also daw [Irish gabhdán, a gullible person] (Irish) a gullible simpleton.