tawpie

[taw-pee]

noun

Scot.

1. a foolish or thoughtless young person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tawpie¹

1720–30; tawp- (< Scandinavian; compare Norwegian, tåpe, Swedish tåp, Danish tåbe simpleton, fool) + -ie

Example Sentences

That’s the end o’ his flowers, and if I had the tawpie he got them frae I would serve her in the same way.”

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“The daring tawpie!” exclaimed Margaret.

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Here, gang awa’ wi’ ye to your muirs, and let me be; I’m in an hour of inspiraution, ye upsetting tawpie!”

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"Mattie had ill will to see me set awa on this ride, and grat awee, the silly tawpie; but it's nae mair ferlie to see a woman greet than to see a goose gang barefit."

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Tawpie, a foolish or idle woman.

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