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

He canna bear the tawpie, and doesna like to hae her p'inted oot as his sister.

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