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- DictionaryNod·dy/ˈnädē/
noun
- 1. a silly or foolish person (especially as a general term of abuse). dated
- 2. a tropical tern with mainly dark-colored plumage.
a stupid person; any of several stout-bodied terns (especially genus Anous) of warm seas… See the full definition
May 27, 2011 · The meaning is " simpleton ". It's not that of fool as in " insane ". This is confirmed by the main entry (there are no less than 5 for the common noun) in the OED: noddy, n. A fool, simpleton, noodle. Here are a few quotes (including your own quote).
Noddy definition: any of several dark-bodied terns of the genera Anous and Micranous found about the coasts and islands in warm seas of both the New and Old Worlds, often so tame as to seem stupid.. See examples of NODDY used in a sentence.
1. A dunce or fool; a simpleton. 2. Any of several terns of the genera Anous and Procelsterna, found in tropical waters and usually having dark brown or black plumage with a white or gray head. [Perhaps from obsolete noddy, foolish, possibly from nod .]
Jun 3, 2024 · noddy (plural noddies) Any of several stout -bodied, gregarious terns of the genera Anous and Procelsterna, found in tropical seas. ( dated) A small two-wheeled vehicle drawn by a single horse .
Noddy Definition. A fool; simpleton. Any of a genus ( Anous) of tropical terns with dark body feathers and pale gray crown. (dated) A small two-wheeled vehicle drawn by a single horse.
1. any of several dark-bodied terns of the genera Anous and Micranous found about the coasts and islands in warm seas of both the New and Old Worlds, often so tame as to seem unintelligent. 2. a person who lacks intelligence or judgment.
