Glaikit

Glaikit

GLAY-kit หˆษกleหkษชt
Adjective

A fool.

Etymology & History

Scots word meaning stupid, foolish, or thoughtless. From Scots "glaik" (trick, deception). Someone glaikit acts foolishly or without thinking. Used since at least the 18th century.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
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Language
none
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Formality
informal
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