Glaikit (Scots)

Scots word that translates as stupid or foolish, but refers specifically to the facial expression which suggests there’s not much going on inside someone’s head or they don’t understand; like a stupid person, or a confused drunk.

Word donated by Jules

  • Posted by baruch

    The light’s on, but nobody’s home…

  • Posted by Stina

    I had a friend in college who referred to this as “dial tone.”

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