tawpie

noun

taw·pie ˈtȯ-pē

Synonyms of tawpie next

chiefly Scotland

: a foolish or awkward young person

Word History

Etymology

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian tåpe simpleton

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tawpie was in 1728

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“Tawpie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tawpie. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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