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nincompoop Definition

nin·com·poop (nin′kəm po̵̅o̅p′)

noun

a stupid, silly person; fool

Etymology: < ?

nincompoop Synonyms

nincompoop

n.

imbecile, simpleton, dope*; see fool 1.

nincompoop Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

young: May 2002 Are young British artists nincompoops and frauds?

Browse dictionary entries near nincompoop

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  7. ‹ nimbus
  8. ‹ nimbostratus
  9. ‹ nimbly
  10. ‹ nimbleness
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