tweedledum

/ˈtuːdɛldʌm/

Definitions

1. noun

A foolish or annoying person, especially a child.

“She was told to stop acting like a tweedledum and behave responsibly.”

2. noun

A type of whimsical or fantastical creature in children’s fiction.

“The author’s imagination created a world filled with tweedledees and tweedledums.”

Synonyms

  • fool
  • simple-minded person
  • simpleton

Antonyms

  • intelligent
  • sensible