A foolish person.
Gawby
GAW-bee
หษกษหbi
Noun
Example Sentences
"You gawby!"
"Don't be a gawby."
Etymology & History
Brummie insult for fool. From gawk (stare stupidly).
Word Details
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Region
Birmingham
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Era
1800s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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