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simpleton

English

Etymology

simple +? -ton (as in a surname). Abbreviation of simple Tony or Anthony (Grose 1811 Dictionary). Compare French simplet, Italian semplicione.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /?s?mp?lt?n/

Noun

simpleton (plural simpletons)

(derogatory) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
- 2001 — Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl, p 92
  The stranger had crossed a sacred line. He had mentioned the men's mothers. Nothing could get him out of a beating now, even the fact that he was obviously a simpleton. Albeit a simpleton with a good vocabulary.

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numskull

English

Alternative forms

numbskull

Etymology

numb (“deadened”) +? skull

Noun

numskull (plural numskulls)

(derogatory) A dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.
(derogatory) A person who refuses to learn or grow mentally.
That numskull will never learn how to compose a letter.
A traditional name for a fool who serves as the butt of jokes about stupidity.

Synonyms

airhead
bubblehead
thickhead
See also Thesaurus:fool
See also Thesaurus:idiot

Derived terms

numpty, numptie

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References

Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, Springfield, Massachusetts, G.&C. Merriam Co., 1967

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numskull

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