nincompoop

noun
UK: /ˈnɪŋkʊmpuːp/
US: /ˈnɪŋkʊmpuːp/

  1. A silly or stupid person.

    1. Don't be such a nincompoop, close the door!
    2. Only a complete nincompoop would forget their keys like that.

  2. A foolish or easily tricked individual.

    1. He's a nincompoop if he believes that story.
    2. The scam artist saw him as an easy nincompoop to exploit.

Synonyms

nitwit blockhead idiot simpleton dolt buffoon fool

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nincompoop" in English means: A silly or stupid person., A foolish or easily tricked individual..

The phonetic transcription of "nincompoop" is /ˈnɪŋkʊmpuːp/ in British English and /ˈnɪŋkʊmpuːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nincompoop": nitwit, blockhead, idiot, simpleton, dolt, buffoon, fool.

Example usage of "nincompoop": "Don't be such a nincompoop, close the door!". More examples on the page.