Numpty

Numpty

/หˆnสŒmpti/
Noun United Kingdom

An idiot.

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
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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