omadhaun

/ ˈɒmədɑːn /

noun

1. a foolish man or boy

Word History and Origins

Origin of omadhaun¹

C19: from Irish Gaelic amadán

Example Sentences

Do you know what an omadhaun is?

From Literature

An omadhaun is a fool, Clohessy.You are an omadhaun.

From Literature

Every hand in the class goes up and we’re all disgusted when he asks a question that any omadhaun would know.

From Literature

Clohessy, you are an omadhaun.

From Literature

Clohessy says, That’s what Mr. O’Dea called me, sir, a diddering omadhaun.

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