nod·dy (n d  )n. pl. nod·dies 1. A dunce or fool; a simpleton. 2. Any of several terns of the genera Anous and Micranous, found in tropical waters and having a dark brown or black color with a white or gray head. [Perhaps from obsolete noddy, foolish, possibly from nod.] |
noddy1
n pl -dies
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of several tropical terns of the genus Anous, esp A. stolidus (common noddy), typically having a dark plumage
2. a fool or dunce
[perhaps noun use of obsolete noddy foolish, drowsy, perhaps from nod (vb); the bird is so called because it allows itself to be caught by hand]
noddy2
n pl -dies
(Communication Arts / Broadcasting) (usually plural) Television film footage of an interviewer's reactions to comments made by an interviewee, used in editing the interview after it has been recorded
[from nod]
noddy3
adj
Informal very easy to use or understand; simplistic
[origin unknown]
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