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    numpty
    /ˈnʌm(p)ti/

    noun

    • 1. a stupid or ineffectual person: informal British "confused numpties who have little idea of what they're talking about"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNUMPTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Numpty is a UK informal word for a stupid or silly person. Learn how to pronounce it, see related words and phrases, and find translations in Chinese and Spanish.

  3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnumpty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    noun. /ˈnʌmpti/ (plural numpties) (British English, informal) a stupid person. What a numpty I am! He called me a numpty. a navigation guide for numpties. Want to learn more?

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › numptyNUMPTY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Numpty definition: a stupid person.

  5. www.oed.com › dictionary › numpty_nnumpty, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    Numpty is a British slang word for a stupid or foolish person, often used as a term of abuse or endearment. It may be a variant of another lexical item, such as numbty or numpty, and has uncertain origin.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › numptyNumpty - definition of numpty by The Free Dictionary

    Numpty is an informal Scottish word for a stupid person. The Free Dictionary provides the origin, pronunciation, and translation of numpty, as well as other related words and expressions.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNUMPTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    a person lacking intelligence. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C20: of unknown origin. Scottish informal a person lacking intelligence.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › numptynumpty - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 20, 2024 · numpty (plural numpties) (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, derogatory) An idiot, dolt or fool. Synonyms:see Thesaurus: fool. 2010, Mick Herron, Slow Horses, page 119: Trust me, he's Pakistani, because that's the average numpty's shorthand for Muslim.