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noddy

/ˈnɑːdi/
nod · dy
Plural:noddies
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1

British A stupid or silly person; a fool.

Example

"He felt like a complete noddy after locking his keys inside the car for the third time this week."

2

A dark-plumaged tropical seabird of the tern family, noted for its trusting nature toward humans and its elaborate nodding courtship displays.

Example

"During our expedition to the Galápagos, we observed a brown noddy nesting precariously on the coastal cliffs."

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• Nearby Words

noatak
noccalula
nodding onion
noddy
nohkalikai
nohsngithiang
nolana

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 16th century: likely from the verb 'nod' + '-y', originally denoting a sleepy or nodding person, and later applied to a foolish person. The seabird was named by sailors in the 17th century because it appeared foolishly tame and unafraid of humans.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noddy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noddy
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