numpty
Someone lacking sense
A numpty is a foolish or incompetent person—someone who does something stupid or lacks common sense.
The word is Scottish in origin but has spread through British English generally: Don't be such a numpty, Some numpty parked across the driveway.
It's mildly insulting but often affectionate, used for minor blunders rather than serious stupidity.
British term for fool
- wallyFoolish, incompetent person
- muppetBritish slang for fool
- berkBritish slang for fool
- pratBritish term for fool
twit · pillock · divvy · galoot · eejit · numskull · dunderhead · nit
Foolish, senseless person
simpleton · nitwit · ignoramus · bonehead · halfwit · nincompoop · dope · knucklehead
Inspiring warm feelings
- endearingArousing fondness or affection
- harmlessCausing no injury
- silly-billyPlayful insult for fools
- doofusFoolish, inept person
goofball · softie · sausage · muppet · eejit · dingus · goof · noodle
Clumsy dropper of things
- fumblerOne who mishandles objects
- klutzAwkward, graceless person
- bunglerInept person
- oafStupid clumsy person
lummox · blunderer · clod · bumbler · ham-fisted · uncoordinated · all-thumbs · stumbler
plonker
British term for fool
prat · twit · pillock · divvy · galoot · eejit · numskull · dunderhead · nit · clot
idiot
Foolish, senseless person
dimwit · simpleton · nitwit · ignoramus · bonehead · halfwit · nincompoop · dope · knucklehead · numbskull
lovable
Inspiring warm feelings
- endearingArousing fondness or affection
- harmlessCausing no injury
- silly-billyPlayful insult for fools
doofus · goofball · softie · sausage · muppet · eejit · dingus · goof · noodle · plank
butterfingers
Clumsy dropper of things
oaf · lummox · blunderer · clod · bumbler · ham-fisted · uncoordinated · all-thumbs · stumbler · botcher
numptygenius
Person of rare brilliance
brainiac · mastermind · whiz · savant · intellectual