1. plural of noddy; foolish or simple-minded people
Usage: informal
2. plural of noddy; tropical seabirds with dark plumage and white caps
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The teacher called the misbehaving students a bunch of noddies.
• Don’t be such noddies – think before you act!
• The noddies nested on the rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean.
• We spotted several noddies diving for fish near the coral reef.
• The ornithologist studied the breeding patterns of brown noddies.
• Those noddies in the front row kept talking during the lecture.