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- (old-fashioned, informal) a stupid person
5. Nincompoop. For such a colloquial word, nincompoop actually has a very learned past.
- The ambiguous compliment. Let’s start with the case when your language leaves a little something to be desired: “A good meal from you is a rare treat.”
- The too-frequent compliment. Compliments can be subject to the laws of economics, meaning that the more often you give them out, the less they mean. By giving nonstop compliments, you seem insincere, and even if you genuinely feel this way, it would be best to keep some of those words of admiration to yourself.
- The inappropriate compliment. Unless you are extremely close to your recipient, it’s not wise to overstep the boundaries of professional or even personal relationships by noting some aspect of an individual’s appearance or talents that presumes over-familiarity.
- The envious compliment. Perhaps an acquaintance or co-worker has something that you both (a) love and (b) want. It could be an item of clothing or jewelry, a hairstyle, or a skill.
nincompoop n. also nickumpoop, nincumpoop, nink-a-poop, ninkompoop, ninkumpupe, ninny-cum-poop, ninnicum. [‘one who never saw his wife’s cunt n. (1) ’ (Grose 1785); Grose (c.1786) suggests ‘+ perhaps corruption of non compus ’] 1. a fool, a simpleton; a suitor who lacks self-confidence; a hen-pecked husband. 1673.
What does the noun nincompoop mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun nincompoop . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Sep 27, 2024 · nincompoop (plural nincompoops) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.] Synonyms: dunderhead, fool, imbecile, nitwit, gaby, hammerhead, putz; see also Thesaurus: fool
The meaning of NINCOMPOOP is a stupid or silly person : fool, simpleton. How to use nincompoop in a sentence.
Definition of nincompoop noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
