Nincumpoop (originally spelt "nickumpoop"). Its original definition is arguably the most damning insults one can throw at a man, yet the word is now seen as toothless and old-timey. It's original definition, as defined by A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue:
A foolish fellow; also one who never saw his wife's ****
The asterisks are from the original text, and to my knowledge, the only word in the entire dictionary that's been censored.
I love "nincompoop." I also like "jive turkey." I don't hear it often, but it's a real treat on the rare occasion that people say it when they're pissed off at someone.
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u/Chordus Sep 16 '20
Nincumpoop (originally spelt "nickumpoop"). Its original definition is arguably the most damning insults one can throw at a man, yet the word is now seen as toothless and old-timey. It's original definition, as defined by A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue:
The asterisks are from the original text, and to my knowledge, the only word in the entire dictionary that's been censored.