clyde

¹ American  

[klahyd] / klaɪd /

noun

Slang.

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) a stupid, inept, or boorish person.

2. the brain or mind.

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Clyde ² American  

[klahyd] / klaɪd /

noun

1. a river in S Scotland, flowing NW into the Firth of Clyde. 106 miles (170 km) long.

2. Firth of, an inlet of the Atlantic, in SW Scotland. 64 miles (103 km) long.

3. a male given name: a Scottish family name, after the Clyde River.

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Clyde British  

/ klaɪd /

noun

1. an inlet of the Atlantic in SW Scotland. Length: 103 km (64 miles)

2. a river in S Scotland, rising in South Lanarkshire and flowing northwest to the Firth of Clyde: formerly extensive shipyards. Length: 170 km (106 miles)

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Etymology

Origin of clyde

Probably generic use of the personal name

Example Sentences

Hospitals in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area have now asked staff and visitors to wear face masks at all times when on wards, while others have requested those with flu-like symptoms treat themselves at home.

From BBC

“Casablanca” “Gone With the Wind” “Citizen Kane” “Mad Max” “It” “The Matrix” “Blade Runner” “Bonnie and Clyde” “The Minecraft Movie” “The Lego Movie” “Barbie” “The Shining” “The Conjuring” “Weapons” “Godzilla”

From Los Angeles Times

In NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde there were 272 flu cases in the week ending 23 November - an 18% increase on the previous week when 230 cases were recorded.

From BBC

All staff left the building beside the River Clyde when a fire alarm sounded at about 06:30.

From BBC

According to the FBI, she was one of the most unusual bank robbers of her generation, a modern-day Bonnie without a Clyde, who always worked alone, never using a partner to operate as her lookout or drive the getaway car.

From Slate