Ninny

usgb/ˈnɪni/
noun

A person who is foolish and lacks common sense or intelligence.

Don't be such a ninny, you should look both ways before crossing the street.
Visual representation of "ninny" - A person who is foolish and lacks common sense or intelligence

Often appears as...

  • don't be a ninny
  • you're a ninny

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

The term 'ninny' is casual and might be offensive in formal situations.

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My friends laughed when I called myself a ninny for forgetting my keys.
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Possible Offense

'Ninny' can be taken as an insult; use it carefully to avoid hurting others.

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I jokingly called my brother a ninny, but he didn't find it funny.
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Self-Deprecation

Sometimes used humorously about oneself to show a small mistake or foolishness.

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I'm such a ninny, I mixed up the meeting dates!
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