Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mooncalf

noun

/ˈmuːn.kæf/

Definition

A foolish or absent-minded person.

Examples

After forgetting his keys again, Jack felt like a real mooncalf.
The mooncalf wandered through the bookstore, completely oblivious to the time passing.

Meaning

The term ‘mooncalf’ refers to someone who is seen as lacking common sense or intelligence. It can also denote a state of daydreaming or being lost in thought.