"taupie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: taupies [plural]
Etymology: Related to words in various Scandinavian languages meaning "fool". For example, Norwegian tåp, Danish taabe, and Swahili tåpig. Etymology templates: {{cog|no|tåp}} Norwegian tåp, {{cog|da|taabe}} Danish taabe, {{cog|sw|tåpig}} Swahili tåpig Head templates: {{en-noun}} taupie (plural taupies)
  1. (Scotland and Northern England) A foolish or thoughtless young person, especially a lazy or slovenly woman. Tags: Northern-England, Scotland Synonyms: tawpie Derived forms: taupiet, tapiness

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