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ninnyhammer

Ninnyhammer (noun) means a foolish person; a simpleton.

noun
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A foolish person; a simpleton.
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Etymology

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

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"ninnyhammer" (noun) means a foolish person; a simpleton.

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