English Explanatory Dictionary

numpty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An idiot, dolt or fool.

Pronunciation

/ˈnʌmpti/ en-uk-Numpty.ogg

Word forms

numpty numpties numptie

Etymology

Borrowed from Scots numpty (“fool, idiot”).

Synonyms

alcatote asshat arsehole asshole bayard berk birdbrain blither bobchin bonehead bozo buffoon brickhead Charlie chucklehead chowderhead chump clart clown der-brain dill pickle dim bulb dimwit dingleberry dipshit dipstick dirtbrain div divvo divvy dolt donk doodle doofus dope dork dote dotterel dullard dumbass dumbbell dumbo dumb fuck dummy dunce dunderhead dupe fathead fenderhead fiddle fuckwit fuzznut geck gig gink goober gooseberry gowk gubbins gump

Derived words

numptyish
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