juggins

[ juhg-inz ]

/ ˈdʒʌg ɪnz /

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noun, plural jug·gins·es.Chiefly British.

a simpleton.

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Origin of juggins

First recorded in 1835–45; origin uncertain

Words nearby juggins

jug band, Jugendstil, jugful, jugged hare, Juggernaut, juggins, juggle, juggler, jugglery, jughead, juglandaceous

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How to use juggins in a sentence

Within the specified time Juggins returned and consulted a little slip of paper held in his hand.
Sixes and Sevens|O. Henry
Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Sixes and Sevens|O. Henry
"I should like to hear the top-sawyer from London," said Juggins.
Sybil|Benjamin Disraeli
I ain't such a juggins as to go agen a toff as makes it worf while to do as I'm bid an' 'old me tongue.
A Thief in the Night|E. W. Hornung

Juggins's only reply was to administer more whip-smacks, but Chunder Bindabun persevered.
A Bayard From Bengal|Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee

British Dictionary definitions for juggins

juggins

/ (ˈdʒʌɡɪnz) /

noun

British informal a silly person; simpleton

Word Origin for juggins

C19: special use of the surname Juggins

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