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Gobdaw
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(Irish) a foolish, silly, or pretentious person
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
gobdaws
What does "gobdaw" mean in Irish slang?
The structure combines "gob" (Irish slang for mouth) with "daw" (a variant of "daw" meaning a jackdaw, a bird known for chattering), forming a compound noun for a loud, foolish person. It is used in Irish English (Hiberno-English) to describe a foolish, silly, or pretentious person, often someone who talks nonsense or acts stupidly. People typically say "He's a right gobdaw" or "Don't be such a gobdaw."
Examples
He 's acting like a complete gobdaw.
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