A foolish or simple-minded person
Ninny
Example Sentences
"Don't be such a ninny!"
"You silly ninny."
"What a ninny."
Etymology & History
Dates from 1590s, perhaps from 'an innocent' or pet form of the name Innocent. Possibly influenced by Italian ninno (baby, child).
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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