nincompoop

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ or /ˈnɪn-/

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• Hyphenation: nin‧com‧poop

Noun

Singular nincompoop

Plural nincompoops

1. (countable) (derogatory) A nincompoop is a foolish or silly person.