nincompoop

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is foolish or stupid.

  - "He acted like a complete nincompoop."
  - "Despite her warnings, her brother continued to behave like a nincompoop."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɪn-/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dunderhead , fool , imbecile , nitwit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nincompoop
poon , moon , spoon

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Variants

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nincompoop , nincompooperies , nincompoopery , nincompoops

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Etymology

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Originally, a term for an apprentice or servant who was not yet skilled or competent; later, it came to mean a foolish or stupid person.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nincompoop' first appeared in print in the 16th century.

2. In some parts of England, the term 'nincompoop' was once used as a term of endearment for a young child.

3. The term 'nincompoop' has been used in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' and Dickens' 'David Copperfield'.

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Related Concepts

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1. idiot: Both 'nincompoop' and 'idiot' refer to a foolish or stupid person, but 'nincompoop' has a more playful or humorous connotation.

2. fool: Both 'nincompoop' and 'fool' refer to a foolish or stupid person, but 'nincompoop' is often used more casually or affectionately.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'nincompoop' has been used to describe foolish or inept characters. In art, it has been used as a title for works depicting foolish or clumsy figures.

How to Memorize "nincompoop"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a foolish mistake or doing something clumsy.
   - Visualize the word 'nincompoop' written out in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nincompoop' with a funny or clumsy character from a movie or TV show.
   - Think of a person you know who often makes foolish mistakes and call them a nincompoop.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory aid by associating the word 'nincompoop' with the word 'clown' or 'jester' - both of which are often depicted as foolish or stupid figures.

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