noodleisms

Noun

noodleism (countable and uncountable, plural noodleisms)

1. (countable) A misguided or foolish act or idea.
   • This writer, however, with all his blunders and noodleisms, has picked up some truths, too, we must do him the justice to say: and we hope his countrymen will fructify thereupon.1828 May, “Diary for the Month of April”, in The London Magazine, volume 1, number 2, page 272
2. (uncountable) Misguidedness or foolishness.
   • You may direct your discourse to him, but he will merely answer you with monosyllables and exclamations; of if he is far gone in noodleism, he will content himself with shrugging his shoulders, or waving his hand, or peradventure he will nod his head in such a solemn and mysterious manner as will...1845 August 30, “Noodles”, in Hogg's Weekly Instructor, volume 2, number 27, page 1