nincompoop
|nin-com-poop|
B2
/ˈnɪŋkəmˌpuːp/
foolish person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nincompoop' originates from the Dutch, specifically the word 'nincompoop,' where 'nin' meant 'not' and 'compoop' was a term for a fool.
Historical Evolution
'nincompoop' changed from the Dutch word 'nincompoop' and eventually became the modern English word 'nincompoop'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fool or simpleton,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a foolish or silly person.
He acted like a complete nincompoop at the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/03/03 06:51