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noddy (nädē)

noun pl. -·dies

  1. a fool; simpleton
  2. any of a genus (Anous) of tropical terns with dark body feathers and pale gray crown

Etymology: < ? nod + -y

noddy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • see: These two sites are good locations for seawatching and one of the easiest places on the Island to see Noddies.

Adjective modifier

  • common: Several Common Noddies flew past and we found several small Marine Iguanas.
  • brown: Also visit Isabela Island ( Albermarle ) to view the nesting sites for blue-footed boobies and brown noddies.
  • Black: Black Noddies are frequently seen here as they nest just around the corner on the sea cliffs.

Modifies a noun

  • car: Price: £ 0.00 Noddy Offers ( More... ) Noddy Remote Control Car The first ever Noddy remote control Car.
  • style: Nissan Micra James Parsons This noddy style car, favored by oldies looks truly ridiculous in hatchback form.
  • book: Noddy books have been translated into 40 languages and have sold more than 200 million copies around the world.

Browse dictionary entries near noddy

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  2. nodding acquaintance
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  7. nocturnal emission
  8. nocturnal
  9. nocturn
  10. noctule
  1. node
  2. node of Ranvier
  3. nodical
  4. nodose
  5. nodule
  6. nodus
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  8. noetic
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  10. noggin