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    gobdaw
    /ˈɡɒbdɔː/

    noun

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

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  2. 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.

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

    Oct 14, 2019 · gobdaw (plural 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:

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

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

  5. letslearnslang.com › irish-slang-words-and-phrases-to-sound125 Irish Slang Words and Phrases to Sound Like a True Local

    Jul 2, 2022 · Gobdaw. Meaning: (Adjective) The word “gobdaw” is Irish slang that’s used to describe a stupid person. Example: If you ask me, he’s a gobdaw. Gobshite. Meaning: (Adjective) Gobshite is used to describe an incompetent person. It is also used as an insult. Example: What is this mess? You are such a gobshite! Gombeen

  6. overinireland.com › best-irish-curses-and-insults30 Hilarious Irish Insults and Curse Words to Know Before...

    Originated in the ‘60s, a gobdaw portrayed an ingenious soul. Nowadays, the Irish slang ‘gabhdán’ characterises a pretentious fool. Gobdaw is a more delicate manner to call somebody a gobshite.

  7. 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.

  8. lovindublin.com › feature › best-irish-curse-words18 of the greatest Irish curse words and insults – defined at...

    Jun 5, 2024 · Gobdaw. Someone entirely different. Seen as a bit of a twit, hasn’t got their shit together and never will. Known to come from the Irish gabhdán meaning ‘gullible person’. Widely considered to not be the sharpest crayon in the box, a bit dumb, like. 15. Bollocks. Kind of endearing, but also lacking in cop-on.