numpty
What does numpty mean? numpty is a English mild that translates to “idiot / fool” in English.
Literal Translation
no direct translation
Meaning & Usage
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"idiot / fool"
A Scottish/Northern English word for a clueless, incompetent person. It has an almost onomatopoeic quality — the person it describes probably looks exactly how 'numpty' sounds. Gentle enough to use in a workplace without HR getting involved.
Examples in the Wild
When a colleague sends an email to the wrong person or can't figure out the printer. 'Away ye numpty' in Scotland.