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numpty

/ˈnʌmpti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.92 in modern English

Syllables
nump-ty
IPA
/ˈnʌmpti/
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An idiot, dolt or fool.

British usage; Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Scots numpty (“fool, idiot”).

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

numpties (plural) numptie (alternative)

Derived Forms

numptyish

Synonyms

alcatote asshat arsehole asshole bayard berk birdbrain blither bobchin bonehead bozo buffoon

Questions

How do you pronounce numpty?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnʌmpti/.
What does numpty mean?
An idiot, dolt or fool.
Where does numpty come from?
Borrowed from Scots numpty (“fool, idiot”).

How to pronounce numpty

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