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numpty | umpty |

As a noun numpty

is an idiot, dolt or fool.

As an adjective umpty is

being indefinite, unspecified.

numpty

English

Alternative forms

* numptie

Noun

(numpties)
  • (British, pejorative) An idiot, dolt or fool.
    • ----

    umpty

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Being indefinite, unspecified

    • Derived terms

    * umpteen * umptillion