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nincompoop

/ˈnɪŋ.kəm.puːp/

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noun

/ˈnɪŋ.kəm.puːp/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее глупого, нелепого или бестолкового человека, часто используемое в слегка юмористическом или ласковом смысле.

A noun referring to a foolish, silly, or stupid person, often used in a mildly humorous or affectionate way.

  1. Foolish or stupid personB2informal

    A person who is silly, foolish, or lacking in common sense.

    ruГлупый или недалёкий человек

    • Don't be such a nincompoop; think before you act.
    • He felt like a nincompoop after forgetting his own address.
    • Only a nincompoop would leave the keys in the car.

    Synonymsblockheaddoltdopeduncefoolidiotignoramusninnynumskullsimpleton

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