Barmpot

Barmpot

BARM-pot /ˈbɑːmpɒt/
Noun United Kingdom

A stupid person that has the added distinction of being clumsy.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Barmpot, that is."
"I've never seen such a Barmpot in all my life."

Etymology & History

British slang insult that evolved from the working-class vernacular. British English has a particularly colorful array of mild-to-moderate insults that express disapproval without being excessively vulgar.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
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Formality
Slang
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