[early 21st century American protologism, 'numbskull', dimwit; dolt + 'skulduggery', mean dishonesty or trickery]
n.
A strategy, action, or conspiracy marked by outright stupidity and undertaken with malign intent.
March 19, 2009
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“ Copp, a 20-year-old GVSU student, was shot in the chest by police last week during the execution of a drug-related search warrant at his off-campus apartment. Copp was not armed, and his father has said the young man was raising his arms to shield his face from authorities’ flashlights when he was shot. Dilley has said “a few tablespoons” of marijuana were found in Copp’s apartment. Police have released few details on the shooting, and have not said what they found in the apartment. Greg Hatt, a friend of Copp, said the media attention on the shooting has been overwhelming to Copp and his family. He last talked to him Tuesday. “I think (Derek) and his family just want to get away,” said Hatt, describing Copp as in good spirits. They talked about music and “normal stuff.” “He would be out (protesting) with us if he could,” Hatt said. “He doesn’t want to be seen as the victim or hero. He wants it to be about the issue.” Copp remains in pain from the wound, particularly when he coughs, Hatt said.
