nimrod
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Noun — (American, informal) A foolish or clueless person.
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Etymology
From Nimrod, a biblical "mighty hunter." In American English the word ironically flipped to mean "idiot" — a shift widely (if not conclusively) linked to popular mockery of the term in the 20th century.
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What does “nimrod” mean?
The word “nimrod” means (American, informal) A foolish or clueless person. In plain terms, usually just means "idiot" in modern American slang, though it once meant a great hunter.
How do you pronounce “nimrod”?
“Nimrod” is pronounced NIHM-rod (/ˈnɪmrɒd/ in IPA).
How do you use “nimrod” in a sentence?
Here is “nimrod” used in a sentence: “Stop being such a nimrod and read the instructions.”
What part of speech is “nimrod”?
“Nimrod” is a noun.
Where does the word “nimrod” come from?
The word “nimrod” dates back to around 1900. From Nimrod, a biblical "mighty hunter." In American English the word ironically flipped to mean "idiot" — a shift widely (if not conclusively) linked to popular mockery of the term in the 20th century.
How many meanings does “nimrod” have?
“Nimrod” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (American, informal) A foolish or clueless person.