ninny

== English == === Etymology === Unknown; the synonym ninnyhammer appears around the same time. Possibly related to innocent or Italian ninno (“small child”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈnɪni/ Rhymes: -ɪni === Noun === ninny (plural ninnies) (informal) A silly or foolish person. Synonyms: simpleton, dummkopf; see also Thesaurus:idiot ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== nincompoop ninnyish ninnyism ninnyhammer ninny-pinny ==== Translations ==== ==== References ====