Gawby

=

A simpleton

In the black country we say:

Gawby

This translates to:

A simpleton

Example Sentence
Don't be such a gawby, think before yow speak!
Description
A dialect word used in the Black Country (and elsewhere) to refer to a foolish person, an idiot, or a simpleton. Related to 'gawp' or 'gawk'.

Random Black Country Slang!

Wuss, Ivver-ovver, Caw, Cag-mag, Odge, Bonk, Gawby, Volve, Chooky, Unitick, Shap, Pus, clammed, Agen, Camplin, Clarnet, Marvin, Wommuck, Snitch, Frit, Gammitin, Tittle, Cocker, Gob, Shed, Bostin, Thrape, Chooky Egg, Yed, Saft,