First Known Use: circa 1630
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simpleton
noun sim·ple·ton \ˈsim-pəl-tən\
: someone who is not very intelligent or who does not have or show good sense or judgment
Full Definition of SIMPLETON
: a person lacking in common sense
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Origin of SIMPLETON
1simple + -ton (as in surnames such as Washington)
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- berk [British], booby, charlie (also charley) [British], cuckoo, ding-a-ling, dingbat, ding-dong, dipstick, doofus [slang], featherhead, git [British], goose, half-wit, jackass, lunatic, mooncalf, nincompoop, ninny, ninnyhammer, nit [chiefly British], nitwit, nut, nutcase, simp, fool, turkey, yo-yo
SIMPLETON Defined for Kids
simpleton
noun sim·ple·ton \ˈsim-pəl-tən\
Definition of SIMPLETON for Kids
: a foolish or stupid person
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