General
cunumunu
What does cunumunu mean?
An offensive term for a person seen as backward, foolish or easily led. Also spelt coonoomoonoo.
"Don't stand there like a cunumunu, help me lift this."
Origin
Trinidadian; of uncertain, possibly African, origin, well documented in local speech.
Frequently asked questions
What does cunumunu mean?
It's an offensive Trinidadian term for a fool, simpleton or gullible idiot.
Where does cunumunu come from?
Its origin is uncertain but possibly African, and it's well documented in Trinidadian speech.
How do you use cunumunu?
You'd call someone a cunumunu when they act backward, foolish or easily led.
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