A foolish or crazy person.
Tappy lappy
TAP-ee LAP-ee
ˈtapi ˈlapi
Noun
Example Sentences
"You tappy lappy!"
"Acting tappy lappy."
Etymology & History
Geordie term for silly person. Reduplicative form, playful insult.
Word Details
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Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
1900s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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