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单词 glaikit
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Definition of glaikit in English:

glaikit

adjective ˈɡleɪkɪt
Northern English, Scottish
  • Stupid, foolish, or thoughtless.

    〈苏格兰,北英格兰〉愚蠢的,傻的;欠考虑的,轻率的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • ‘What a big stupid glaikit eejit,’ she'd think as some hefty big guy gave her the eye.
    • Everything, from the glaikit, Glaswegian characterisations to the physical comedy (more panto than farce), is tailored to the comic actor's public persona.
    • I express these concerns to Jamie who reassures me that looking glaikit is an essential part of the experience.
    • The young man, wearing a tweed jacket, pink shirt, green baseball cap, khaki trousers, tan trainers and a glaikit expression, seemed to think his loud exhortations were very clever indeed.
    Synonyms
    foolish, stupid, unintelligent, idiotic, brainless, mindless, witless, imbecilic, imbecile, doltish

Origin

Late Middle English: related to Scots glaiks 'tricks, pranks'.

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