different between numpty vs dumpty

numpty

English

Alternative forms

  • numptie

Etymology

Borrowed from Scots numpty, meaning a fool or idiot.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?n?mpti/

Noun

numpty (plural numpties)

  1. (Britain, derogatory) An idiot, dolt or fool.

Scots

Alternative forms

  • numptie

Noun

numpty (plural numpties)

  1. (derogatory) An idiot or fool.

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dumpty

English

Adjective

dumpty (comparative dumptier, superlative dumptiest)

  1. Alternative form of dumpy

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