A Scottish dialect word meaning a fool or a simple-minded person.
From Scottish English, likely derived from 'coof' or 'cuif' meaning buffoon. The word has uncertain origins but may be related to Dutch or Frisian roots. It's primarily used in Scotland and Northern England to insult someone's intelligence.
Scots English has hundreds of words for describing foolish people—like 'daftie,' 'numpty,' and 'eejit'—which suggests that teasing people for their mistakes has always been a central part of the culture! This word has been used since at least the 1500s, making it one of the oldest insults still in use.
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