Noodleism
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A misguided or foolish act or idea. countable
"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."
- 2 Misguidedness or foolishness. uncountable
"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 he is merely a solan goose."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From noodle + -ism.
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