English Explanatory Dictionary

ninnyhammer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A foolish person; a simpleton.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

ninnyhammer ninnyhammers

Etymology

Apparently from ninny (although attested slightly later) + -hammer, of unknown origin; perhaps compare earlier hammer-headed.

Synonyms

ninny nincompoop boob
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