An idiot.
Numpty
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Numpty, that is."
"I've never seen such a Numpty in all my life."
Etymology & History
British idiot. Scottish British origin spread 1990s. 'You numpty!' British affectionate insult. Working-class British fool terminology. Reflects British Scottish insult vocabulary spread.
Word Details
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Region
Scottish
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Era
1990s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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