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noddy1 /nodˈi/ noun- A simpleton, stupid person (obsolete)
- An oceanic bird (genus Anous) related to the terns, unaccustomed to man and therefore easily caught and so deemed stupid
- A sequence in a filmed interview in which the interviewer is photographed nodding in acknowledgement of what the interviewee is saying (informal)
- An old game like cribbage
- The jack in this and other games
- An old form of cab with a door at the back
ORIGIN: Origin obscure; connection among meanings doubtful noddy suit noun (milit sl) An NBC suit noddy2 /nodˈi/ noun An inverted pendulum with a spring, used to test oscillation ORIGIN: Perh from nod |