Nincompoop.
Where in the world did that word come from?
My dictionary says "origin unknown." I hate that. If anyone knows where this word came from, please let me know!
Nincompoop. I have to say it sounds French. Or Faux French. I would venture a guess that it is a mispronunciation of another more arrogant word, maybe noncompliant, or nonconformist? My best guess would be that it comes from incompetant or non-competant.
It means fool or idiot. I think it is related to ninny, and possibly to nitwit and dimwit, other synonyms.
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