This one seems to be quite popular at the moment: numpty Noun. A fool, idiot. Also spelt numbty and numptie. [Orig. Scottish]Hi all,
May I have some informal or slang terms for such a person? (especially in BrE, please)
Many thanks in advance.
This one seems to be quite popular at the moment: numpty Noun. A fool, idiot. Also spelt numbty and numptie. [Orig. Scottish]
From: A dictionary of slang - "N" - English slang.
Yes, from what I've heard it means "useless idiot" mainly.Is the stress on the "useless" part? (Which is what I need! )
Ta!
Yes, the "p" is sounded, not emphasized but present. I'm not familiar with the version with "b" but I would imagine it would be silent.And, are the /p/ and /b/ sounds pronounced on numpty and numbty?
Cheers!
I'll offer "drongo" because although it's essentially Australian I know that it's had some currency in GB.
There are numerous terms for this, given that it applies to so many people! ;-)Hi all,
May I have some informal or slang terms for such a person? (especially in BrE, please)
Many thanks in advance.
Yes, the meaning is the same but "...can't do anything for toffee" is very mild and very dated, it was common when I was at junior school over 50 years ago.Wow! Many thanks! And about this word loser, does it mean the same as 'They can't do anything for toffee?
Ta!
Yes, the meaning is the same but "...can't do anything for toffee" is very mild and very dated, it was common when I was at junior school over 50 years ago.
Not really, in my opinion. A loser is someone who can walk into a revolving door first and come out the other side last,and who can step on the only piece of glass in the whole park - just two seconds after taking off a shoe to take out the only stone the park that ended up inside the shoe. However, losers can do things properly. In personal affairs we may be able to rely on a loser; losers can be honest, truthful and 'reliable.So, can I conclude that "loser" is a single word referring to a person whom we can't rely on, because they can't do anything properly?