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ninny

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nin·ny  (nn)
n. pl. nin·nies
A fool; a simpleton.
[Perhaps alteration of innocent.]
ninny [ˈnɪnɪ]
n pl -nies
a dull-witted person
[perhaps from an innocent simpleton]
ninnyish  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ninny - a stupid foolish person
nincompoop, poop
simpleton, simple - a person lacking intelligence or common sense
Translations
ninny [ˈnɪnɪ] N → bobo/a m/f
ninny
n (inf) → Dussel m (inf)
ninny [ˈnɪnɪ] n (fam) → sciocco/a
ninny [ˈnɪnɪ] n (fam) → sciocco/a


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He relates that he met at Brussels Rochefort, the AME DAMNEE of the cardinal disguised as a Capuchin, and that this cursed Rochefort, thanks to his disguise, had tricked Monsieur de Laigues, like a ninny as he is.
The Three Musketeers by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
And of course he's listening to her like a perfect ninny.
Anne Of Green Gables by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
"Don't quote that old ninny to me," cried Miss Cornelia.
Anne's House of Dreams by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
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