An idiot, unhinged person (He is a bampot).
Bampot
BAM-pot
ˈbampɒt
Noun
Etymology & History
Scottish term possibly from "barm" (yeast/froth, also meaning "crazy") combined with "pot." Used to describe someone foolish or mentally unstable. Popularized in Glasgow in the early 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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