numptyish en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English numpty Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -isch English -ish English numptyish From numpty + -ish.
Meanings
- (informal, rare) Like a numpty; somewhat foolish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more numptyish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most numptyish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |