Noddy
['nɒdɪ]
Definition
(n.) A simpleton; a fool.
(n.) Any tern of the genus Anous, as A. stolidus.
(n.) The arctic fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis). Sometimes also applied to other sea birds.
(n.) An old game at cards.
(n.) A small two-wheeled one-horse vehicle.
(n.) An inverted pendulum consisting of a short vertical flat spring which supports a rod having a bob at the top; -- used for detecting and measuring slight horizontal vibrations of a body to which it is attached.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Fool, simpleton, DUNCE.[2]. (Ornith.) Booby, gannet, solan goose (Sterna solida).
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Definition
n. one whose head nods from weakness: a stupid fellow: a sea-fowl—easily taken: a four-wheeled carriage with a door at the back: an upright flat spring with a weight on the top forming an inverted pendulum indicating the vibration of any body to which it is attached.
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Examples
- Well, Noddy,' replied Mr. Bob Sawyer. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- My Noddy wanted a paper out of his Secretary's room, and I says to Noddy, “I am going by the door, and I'll ask him for it. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But I want my Noddy to consult with us. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I request that you'll favour me with your card, Sir,' said Mr. Noddy. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- No, not Ancoar, Noddy, my dear,' returned Mrs Boffin, 'because I am going to say something else. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Noddy--or Nick--Boffin. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- This brings up a confabulation regarding the certain fair young person; when Noddy he gives it as his opinion that she is a deary creetur. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I'm a going to begin, Noddy, my dear,' returned Mrs Boffin. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Would somebody be so good as find my Noddy for me? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- From the first, you was always a special favourite of Noddy's,' said Mrs Boffin, shaking her head. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- No, I must say that much, Noddy. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Don't be warm, Noddy,' Mrs Boffin urged. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Sir, a friend of mine shall wait on you in the morning,' said Mr. Noddy. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- My dear, dear Noddy! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- And as we was all of us in it, Noddy you come and lay yours a top of his, and we won't break the pile till the story's done. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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