ninny

noun
UK: /ˈnɪn.i/
US: /ˈnɪn.i/

  1. A foolish or stupid person.

    1. Don't be a ninny; open the door.
    2. He felt like a complete ninny after forgetting her name again at the party, it was awkward.

Synonyms

idiot nitwit simpleton blockhead fool

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "ninny": idiot, nitwit, simpleton, blockhead, fool.

Example usage of "ninny": "Don't be a ninny; open the door.". More examples on the page.