gillygaupus

noun

gil·​ly·​gau·​pus

ˌgiliˈgȯpəs,

-ˈgȧp-

plural -es

dialectal, British

: a stupid awkward person

Word History

Etymology

gillie entry 1, gilly + -gaupus (from gawp entry 2)

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Rhymes for gillygaupus

• coppice