nincompoop
[ nin-kuhm-poop, ning- ]
noun
a fool or simpleton.
Origin of nincompoop
1First recorded in 1670–80; origin uncertain
Other words from nincompoop
- nin·com·poop·er·y, noun
- nin·com·poop·ish, adjective
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How to use nincompoop in a sentence
I knew it was a silly and nincompoopish book, but I thought you wouldn't mind so long as——'
A Great Man | Arnold Bennett
British Dictionary definitions for nincompoop
nincompoop
/ (ˈnɪnkəmˌpuːp, ˈnɪŋ-) /
noun
a stupid person; fool; idiot
Origin of nincompoop
1C17: of unknown origin
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