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- Dictionarygobdaw/ˈɡɒbdɔː/
noun
- 1. a foolish or pretentious person. informal, derogatory Irish
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Sep 27, 2024 · 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:
Gobdaw definition: (Ireland, slang) A <a>foolish</a> or <a>pretentious</a> person.
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.
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.
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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
Feb 4, 2019 · Introduction to an Irish English Dictionary. Irish English is racy, funny, dashing, bold, rude, picturesque – a pleasure to read or hear. I’m English, but I love Ireland, the Irish, and they way they talk.
