Where does the phrase numpty come from?

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Where does the phrase numpty come from?

2007-03-01 03:14:05 · 3 answers · asked by marchect 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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I dunno but my boyfriend calls me it alot

2007-03-01 03:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

You might be interested to know that "numpty"
is one of the words currently being officially considered
for the OED (Oxford English Dictionary).

It will be defined as: noun: stupid person.

The etymology dictionary is unclear about it's origins,
but suggests "probably of Scottish origin".

2007-03-01 11:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by Corneille 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I like to think I know a lot of words, but I don't know that one! Hope somebody answers!

2007-03-01 11:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by R.E.M.E. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋