Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nincompoop
noun
/ˈnɪn.kəm.puːp/
Definition
A foolish or stupid person.
Examples
- Don’t be such a nincompoop; think before you speak!
- He made a nincompoop out of himself by forgetting the main points of his presentation.
- Everyone laughed when he realized he was the only nincompoop who showed up in a costume for the meeting.
Meaning
Nincompoop refers to someone who acts in a silly or foolish manner, often without understanding the implications of their actions.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- dunce
- simpleton
- clown
