A British term, given to someone who says something stupid or makes a stupid remark, usually due to living a sheltered life and having little exposure or knowledge about the world around them.
J: “Want some halloumi for dinner?”
L: “The city in Hawaii?”
J: “No, the cheese! You’re such a pollywoppus!”
L: “The city in Hawaii?”
J: “No, the cheese! You’re such a pollywoppus!”
by ColinFrissell October 3, 2016