numpty
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of numpty
C20: of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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"Occasionally the odd numpty tries to ruin the vibe," she adds - but they are quickly kicked off the stream.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
A numpty misfit falls for a beautiful and broken woman whose eyes are like a flock of doves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025
“That’s exactly the sort of thing a numpty woud say,” I snapped.
From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2012
It's used when calling a friend a numpty when he does or says something silly.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2012
"If they put a team selection up, which I'm sure some disgruntled numpty will at some stage, they will be in trouble for it."
From The Guardian ● Jul. 25, 2011
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