Nincompoop

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Nincompoop is an internet slang term used to refer to someone who is considered silly, foolish, or unintelligent. It is often used humorously to playfully mock someone’s lack of common sense or intellectual abilities.

Examples:

1. John asked his sister how to boil water because he had no idea. She jokingly replied, “Are you such a nincompoop that you can’t even handle boiling water?”

2. During an online game, Alex made a simple mistake that caused his team to lose. His friend teasingly commented, “You’re such a nincompoop, always messing things up!”

Synonyms:
idiot, stupid, fool, moron, dunce, blockhead, dolt, dummy, dunce cap, doofus, dork, imbecile, clod, jackass
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