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    nin·com·poop
    /ˈninkəmˌpo͞op/

    noun

    • 1. a foolish or stupid person.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nincompoopNincompoop Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A nincompoop is an informal word for a stupid or silly person, such as a fool or a simpleton. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nincompoopNincompoop - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Calling someone a nincompoop is like calling them a fool, idiot, bonehead, or dope. It's definitely not a compliment. Nincompoop is a silly-sounding word that's also kind of old-fashioned, like ninny .

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNINCOMPOOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a foolish or stupid person. (Definition of nincompoop from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of nincompoop? Translations of nincompoop.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › nincompoopNINCOMPOOP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Nincompoop definition: a fool or simpleton.. See examples of NINCOMPOOP used in a sentence.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › nincompoopnincompoop - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · A nincompoop is a foolish or silly person, with an uncertain origin. The word may be related to Nicholas, Nicodemus, or Latin non compos (mentis), but it has different forms and pronunciations in English.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNINCOMPOOP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A nincompoop is a foolish or stupid person, often used informally or as a slang term. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › nincompoopNincompoop - definition of nincompoop by The Free Dictionary

    A nincompoop is a silly, foolish, or stupid person. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of this word, as well as a list of synonyms and related terms.