Simple Simon

American  

noun

1. a simpleton.

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Simple Simon British  

noun

1. a foolish man or boy; simpleton

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Etymology

Origin of Simple Simon

First recorded in 1775–85; after the nursery rhyme character

Example Sentences

"Simple Simon," sneered the experts, and bet 4-to-1 that Louis would polish him off before the end of the fifth round.

From Time Magazine Archive

A sweet but Simple Simon gives in to panic at the front during World War I, and is punished by a military machine that cannot afford to temper steeliness with compassion.

From Time Magazine Archive

Founder Franklin Simon, no kin to Simple Simon,* has little doubt that his Greenwich venture will succeed.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ten Cents a Dance, the biggest plum they got out of another Ziegfeld show, Simple Simon, they "practically slipped in over Ziegfeld's head."

From Time Magazine Archive

Then Simple Simon went-a-hunting,   For to catch a hare.

From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by Cole, E. W. (Edward William)