ninny
word
Definition
A ninny is a silly or foolish person, often someone who is not very smart or easily tricked.
Usage & Nuances
'Ninny' is informal and slightly old-fashioned; it is not very harsh but can seem childish or teasing. Often used among friends or in a light, joking way. Similar to 'fool', but less strong or offensive. Not commonly used in modern conversation.
Spanish: bobo - tontoPortuguese (BR): bobo - toloPortuguese (PT): parvo - totóChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफ़Arabic: أبله - أحمقBengali: মূর্খ - বোকাRussian: простофиля - глупецJapanese: まぬけ - おっちょこちょいVietnamese: ngốc nghếch - khờ khạoKorean: 바보 - 얼간이(장난스럽게)Turkish: saf - aptalca kimseUrdu: بیوقوف - بھولاIndonesian: bodoh - tolol
Example Sentences
Oh, stop worrying, you big ninny!
natural
Don’t be such a ninny; it’s just a game.
basic
My little brother acts like a ninny sometimes.
basic
Only a ninny would forget their own birthday.
basic
He called me a ninny for believing that rumor.
natural
You forgot your keys again? What a ninny!
natural