ninny (ˈnɪnɪ) n, pl -nies a dull-witted person [C16: perhaps from an innocent simpleton]
Noun ninny (plural ninnies) (informal) A silly or foolish person. Synonyms: simpleton, dummkopf; see also Thesaurus: idiot
/ ˈnɪn i / Add to word list a foolish person (Definition of ninny from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Definition of ninny noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ninny in American English (ˈnɪni) noun Word forms: plural -nies a fool or simpleton
ninny, n.¹ meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
Use the word ninny for someone who's incredibly foolish — in other words, a dope or a nitwit. You might warn your brother not to be a ninny when he's just about to pop an entire hot chile in his mouth.
Ninny definition: A foolish or silly person; someone lacking in judgment or sense. - See meaning, pronunciation, etymology, examples, and related words.
weartv: Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of retired K-9 Deputy Idgie
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of retired K-9 Deputy Idgie