'abderian' originates from the name 'Abdera,' a town in ancient Thrace, known for its inhabitants' reputation for foolishness and laughter.

'Abdera' was a town in ancient Thrace, and the term 'abderian' was coined to describe the perceived foolishness and laughter of its people.

Initially, it referred to the people of Abdera, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'given to excessive or foolish laughter.'