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nigaud — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • nincompoop noun A silly, foolish person.
  • sap noun The watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying nutrients.
  • simpleton noun A person who lacks common sense or shows poor judgement; a foolish person.

Senses

nigaud is used for these senses in English:

  • nincompoop (derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]
  • sap (slang, countable) A naive person; a simpleton.
  • simpleton (informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

sap — full definition

  1. noun The watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying nutrients.
  2. noun A gullible or easily fooled person.
  3. verb To gradually drain someone's strength, energy, or resolve.
  4. noun A small, weighted club, often leather-covered, used as a hand weapon.

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