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ninnyhammer.

A foolish person; a simpleton.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A foolish person; a simpleton.

Where this word comes from

Apparently from ninny (although attested slightly later) + -hammer, of unknown origin; perhaps compare earlier hammer-headed.

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