Five charming words for fools & idiots

We all know the straightforward and downright crude words for fools and idiots. But language skills are required for creative put-down material that doesn’t resort to profanity. In honour of April Fool's Day, we’ve listed our top 5 alternative words for fools and idiots.

1. Nicompoop

Meaning: “not of sound mind” from Latin “non compos mentis".

More information: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/nincompoop



2. Ninny

Meaning: A foolish and weak person

More information: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/ninny



3. Nitwit

Meaning: a silly or foolish person

More information http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/nitwit



4. Blatherskite

Meaning: A person who talks at great length without making much sense.

More information: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/blatherskite



5. Lummox

Meaning: A clumsy stupid person

More information: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/lummox



Happy April Fool's Day!



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