addlepated

[ ad-l-pey-tid ]

adjective

1. addlebrained.

Word History and Origins

Origin of addlepated¹

First recorded in 1620–30; addle + pate + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Not only was he direfully cursing the trio, but also the addlepated Medcroft and his own addlepated self.

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Seldom have I read such a ridiculous, solemn, addlepated Joseph Surface of a thing.

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He wrote to Zio Giacomo, who said he was an addlepated and clot-headed imbecile.

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Seems to me you're an addlepated young fellow for a detective.

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