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Mr.Ix | 11:36 Mon 21st Feb 2005 | Phrases & Sayings
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Someone can be described as being gormless.

What is (a) gorm and can you describe someone as being gormfull if they are the opposite?

 

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There was a dialect word 'gorm' with varied meanings such as a fool, a bit of chewing tobacco and - in the USA - a muddle. However, the original meaning was just 'understanding' and that is where the 'gormless' came in. If you're gormless, you lack understanding or are a bit of an idiot.
12:11 Mon 21st Feb 2005
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Thanks QM,

 

I take it I can't describe you as Gormly then, as you do appear to be very knwledgable lol

 
12:14 Mon 21st Feb 2005

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