omadhaun

British

/ ˈɒmədɑːn /

noun

a foolish man or boy

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Etymology

Origin of omadhaun

C19: from Irish Gaelic amadán

Example Sentences

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Do you know what an omadhaun is?

From Literature

An omadhaun is a fool, Clohessy.You are an omadhaun.

From Literature

Clohessy says, That’s what Mr. O’Dea called me, sir, a diddering omadhaun.

From Literature

Every hand in the class goes up and we’re all disgusted when he asks a question that any omadhaun would know.

From Literature

Omadhaun, om′a-dawn, n. a stupid, silly creature.

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