noodleism means A misguided or foolish act or idea. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.
Etymology
From noodle + -ism.
noun
- A misguided or foolish act or idea.“This writer, however, with all his blunders and noodleisms, has picked up some truths, too, we must do him the justice to say: and we hope his countrymen will fructify thereupon.”
- Misguidedness or foolishness.“You may direct your discourse to him, but he will merely answer you with monosyllables and exclamations; of if he is far gone in noodleism, he will content himself with shrugging his shoulders, or waving his hand, or peradventure he will nod his head in such a solemn and mysterious manner as will impress you with an idea that he is a perfect Solon. It is only after he opens his mouth you discover ”