tawpie

Etymology

Of Scandinavian origin, akin to Norwegian tåpe 'simpleton'

tawpie means foolish or awkward youngster. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

foolish or awkward youngster“Now gawkies, tawpies, gowks, and fools, / Frae colleges and boarding-schools,”