Definition of a numpty

numpty    

noun

• idiot; fool.

  What a numpty!

  Why is everyone in my office a numpty?

  • See more words with the same meaning: unintelligent person, idiot.

  Last edited on Mar 13 2011. Submitted by Pen B. from London, Greater London, UK on Apr 08 2002.

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Other terms relating to 'unintelligent person, idiot':
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dumb-f*ck	Definitions include: a stupid person.
nitwit	Definitions include: a very unintelligent person; "moron"; "imbecile".
re-re	Definitions include: a rejected retard.
jerk-nut	Definitions include: A stupid person.
Homer	Definitions include: a simple minded person, never cognizant of the world around them; MORON.
e-tarded	Definitions include: under the influence of Ecstasy (MDMA).
stu	Definitions include: a stupid person. Origin: possibly the United States Army.
swede	Definitions include: Stupid person.
dipsh*t	Definitions include: an unintelligent person; "moron"; "dimwit"; "idiot".
chooch	Definitions include: a foolish person; "ass".
r-tard	Definitions include: retard.
crack head	Definitions include: a person who acts like they are addicted to crack cocaine.
buckshot	Definitions include: someone who is less than clever; "moron"; "dimwit".
dimwit	Definitions include: an unintelligent person.
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