nincompoop

Brainless, bumbling person

A nincompoop is a fool or simpleton—someone lacking sense or judgment.

The word sounds comical and old-fashioned, making it a mild, almost affectionate insult: Don't be such a nincompoop.

It suggests bumbling incompetence rather than malice.

fool

idiot

Foolish, senseless person

blockhead · bonehead · dimwit · dope · numskull · airhead · moron · imbecile · twit · birdbrain

buffoon

jester

Royal household comedian

  • clownComedic performer in makeup
  • foolUnwise, gullible person
  • zanyAmusingly absurd

harlequin · stooge · boob · dupe · laughingstock · butt · patsy · sap · chump · gull

vulgar

dipshit

Vulgar term for fool

douchebag · shithead · dickhead · fuckwit · numbnuts · butthead · schmuck · putz · doofus · dingbat

clumsy

bumbler

Habitually clumsy person

klutz · blunderer · oaf · clodhopper · lummox · galoot · clod · goof · botcher · stumbler

Categories
Opposites
intelligence/competence

nincompoopgenius

Person of rare brilliance

brain · whiz · wizard · sage · mastermind

Family

nincompoops, nincompoopery

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G