Nincom

Quick meaning: Nincom is a noun meaning (dated, informal) A fool; a nincompoop.

Meaning

(dated, informal) A fool; a nincompoop.

Example Sentences

In decrying a decision of the court in the case of a man on trial for the larceny of a watch, the Gazette said editorially: "Many a poor, plodding attorney in the states, when he shall read the above decision of the supreme court of Michigan, will kick his Blackstone out of his office and acknowledge himself a nincom." The dignity of the court could suffer no such discourtesy, and Sheldon was immediately ordered arrested for his presumption and contempt.

Word Forms

• nincoms
• nincum

Related Words

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