A person of lesser intellect.
Twally
TWAL-ee
ˈtwɔːli
Noun
Example Sentences
"He's a right twally."
"Ya pure twally!"
Etymology & History
Scottish term for someone stupid or simple-minded. Etymology uncertain, possibly related to "twallop" (fool). Regional Scots term.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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