TAUPIE

Etymology

Noun

taupie (plural taupies)

(Scotland and Northern England) A foolish or thoughtless young person, especially a lazy or slovenly woman.

Anagrams

• Paiute

Source: Wiktionary


Tau"pie, Taw"pie, n. [Cf. Icel. topi fool, Dan. taabe, Sw. tåp.]

Definition: A foolish or thoughtless young person, esp. a slothful or slovenly woman. [Scot.] Burns.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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