Foolish person.
Nincompoop
NIN-kum-poop
ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp
Noun
Etymology & History
British old-fashioned insult. Origin uncertain.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1600s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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