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nincompoop

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/
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Definition of nincompoop

noun

  • a foolish or stupid person.

Origin:

late 17th century: perhaps from the given name Nicholas or from Nicodemus (by association with the Pharisee of this name, and his naive questioning of Christ; compare with French nicodème 'simpleton')

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