numpty

Noun CEFR B1

ˈnʌmpti

Definitions

An idiot, dolt or fool.

Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, derogatory

Examples

“Trust ⟳ me, he's Pakistani, because that's the average numpty's shorthand for Muslim.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

Numskull numskulledness numskullery Numu Numunuu Numurkah

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